The CompanyThe energy industry is entering one of the most significant periods of growth and transformation in its history. Meeting the nation’s growing demand for reliable electricity will require new ideas, new infrastructure, and talented people committed to building for the future.  At Cypress Creek Energy, we’re meeting that challenge by developing and operating the energy infrastructure needed to power communities, support economic opportunity, and strengthen resilience. We believe our responsibility extends beyond the grid and that how we build matters just as much as what we build. That same commitment extends to our employees. We invest in professional growth, encourage collaboration across teams, and provide opportunities to take ownership, expand your expertise, and advance your career. Our culture is grounded in safety, accountability, respect, and a shared commitment to deliver results. Join us and help meet one of the most important energy challenges of our time while building a rewarding career. OverviewThis new role will involve working collaboratively with Cypress’ Asset Management division to manage environmental compliance and act as a subject matter expert for operating facility assets and constructed projects entering the company’s fleet. The successful candidate will drive regulatory compliance for a large portfolio of construction and permanent stormwater and stabilization permits, focused primarily on operating assets in the Southeast region. The successful candidate will have a key role in contributing to development of an asset management environmental compliance and permit tracking process, conducting a fleet-wide permit inventory review within the first 60 days. The successful candidate will be able to engage internal teams and regulatory agencies in permitting strategies, provide key input to senior leadership to support joint decision making, and reduce environmental compliance risk. We are looking for a team member able to hit the ground running, who thrives in a dynamic, solutions-driven environment balancing regulatory rigor with operational efficiency. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage required environmental permit compliance and obligations for fleet operations across all U.S. markets to ensure full regulatory compliance and uninterrupted business activities. </li><li>Conduct and maintain fleet-wide environmental permit inventory. Advise leadership on status and evidence of coverage, completeness of permit records, and site-specific actions needed to address gaps in compliance or documentation.  </li><li>Lead federal and state regulatory agency communication and coordination. Prepare formal communications for internal and legal review. </li><li>Lead internal team coordination for developing site-specific stormwater and site stabilization permitting and compliance strategies.  </li><li>Collaborate with the Compliance team for logging, tracking, and maintaining records of permit coverage, registrations, inspections, and audits. </li><li>Develop presentation slide decks and other materials for reporting to leadership. </li><li>Serve as the receiving AM environmental SME ensuring a clear handoff from our EPCM team, the EPC contractor, and our development-stage environmental SME. </li><li>Review plans for management of environmental obligations for construction close-out and operations. Plans include, but are not limited to stormwater management plans, spill pollution prevention plans, construction oversight plans for compliance with respect to wetland, biological, and archaeological cultural resource setbacks, species avoidance areas, and vegetation removal timing restrictions. </li><li>Advise in development and implementation of programmatic procedures and best practices to ensure continuous compliance with existing and evolving national and local environmental regulations. </li><li>Establish protocol and cadence for site-specific SWPPP inspections and quarterly permit audits. Manage environmental compliance site inspection workflow. </li><li>Assist in development of protocols to manage ongoing obligation compliance, reporting, and registration renewal requirements during asset management. Advise on issues as needed. </li><li>Review technical reports, drawings, and applications. Oversee external consultants preparing technical deliverables and engage with other SME groups, such as engineering, to support technical reviews of consultant-prepared materials. </li><li>Prepare and submit registrations/NOIs/NOTs as needed. </li><li>Advise asset managers and field technicians on environmental resource concerns and permitting requirements as requested. </li></ul>Education &amp; Experience Required<ul><li>Preferred certifications: CPESC, CESSWI </li><li>Experience with SWPPP inspections or filing registrations/NOIs/NOTs </li><li>Experience developing processes or best management practices for regulatory audits or environmental compliance programs. </li><li>Understanding of permit compliance requirements in relation to Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts. </li><li>Exceptional record keeping skills. </li><li>Ability for travel (less than 20%) to operational sites or agency meetings, when needed and scheduled in advance  </li><li>Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Energy</li></ul>Location: The position is open to our office locations in Asheville, NC and Durham, NC. Our team operates on a hybrid schedule, with in-office schedule of three days per week. Remote candidates will also be considered.Compensation: The salary range for the position is $100,000 - $120,000 plus bonus and benefits. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.Benefits:<ul><li>15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.</li><li>401(k) Match</li><li>Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance</li><li>Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li><li>Phone Bill Reimbursement</li><li>Company Swag</li></ul>A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Energy 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 CCE 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 Energy 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. Please be aware of recruiting scams—official communications will only come from @ccrenew.com, we will never request personal or financial information, and any suspicious activity should be reported to <a href="mailto:HR@ccrenew.com">HR@ccrenew.com</a>.

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