The Company

Cypress Creek Renewables (CCR) is a leader in powering a sustainable future through the development, financing, ownership, and operation of utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects nationwide. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us.

 

The Role
Cypress Creek Renewables is seeking a highly motivated SCADA Engineer with a proven track record of experience in utility-scale solar. The SCADA Engineer will play a pivotal role in optimizing our controls and communication systems for a growing distribution and transmission portfolio of Solar and Storage assets. This engineer will additionally be critical in our I&C and Control Center group ensuring that the systems and tools available to the organization are effective in creating a safe, cohesive, and scalable control solution.

 


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Technically lead the I&C organization’s SCADA team on multiple projects with a diverse set of technologies, designs, and OEM’s
  • Maintain existing controls and communications systems, lead remediation of systems that fail, and assist in development/implementation of controls for new systems and upgrades to existing systems.
  • Serve as technical lead for SCADA providers/vendors during implementation and ongoing support services.
  • Design and help implement next generation control systems for an existing fleet of >4 GW of utility scale Solar and Storage
  • Develop recommended schedules for routine maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of SCADA and I&C equipment at facilities.
  • Manage complex tasks and projects as required for the Operations & Maintenance team.
  • Aid field technicians and control room operators with complex system troubleshooting.
  • Perform root cause analysis for major system faults.
  • Serve as main point of interface/SME for all technical questions regarding facility control 
  • Closely coordinate with NERC compliance team to maintain all requirements for NERC CIP
  • Review design elements related to SCADA and controls prior to beginning services in order to ensure effective turnover to the O&M organization.

 

 

Desired Education and/or Work Experience

  • Strong knowledge of automation protocols including but not limited to: OPC UA, Modbus, RTU/TCP, DNP3.
  • In Depth understanding of power plant operating procedures especially as it relates to governing bodies such as compliance entities, Transmission operators and generators
  • Familiarity with at least one SCADA platform within renewables (preferably GE Cimplicity, Ignition, neuron)
  • B.S. and/or Masters in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license, or Engineer in Training (EIT), or desire to obtain one
  • 4+ years of experience in the operation and troubleshooting of electrical equipment.
  • Experience or education in data analytics: using programming (Python, R, VBA, etc) to manipulate, analyze, and automate tasks with large data sets; preferably in the solar industry
  • Established record of experience in all aspects of electrical maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring.
  • Established record of experience or knowledge of electrical power systems, protection coordination, and modifying relay settings.
  • Established record in relay operation, settings, and event analysis.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite, with a deeper focus on Excel.
  • Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight.

 

 

Requirements/Work Environment:

  • Work is to be performed primarily in an office environment with occasional field visits.
  • Ability to obtain unescorted access for NERC/CIP facilities.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Must have the ability to travel, work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends.

 

 

Location: Ideally, we would like our SCADA Engineer to be based in our Durham, NC office to best serve the control center. This position will be expected to visit sites on occasion. 

 

 

 

Benefits:

  • 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
  • 401(k) Match
  • Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
  • Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Phone Bill Reimbursement
  • Fully expensed company travel, mileage reimbursement
  • Company Swag

 

 

 

A note to Recruiting Agencies: Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.  

 

 

Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

 

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