Junior Engineer, AI Automation

The Company

The 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. 

Overview

The Jr. AI Automation Analyst / Engineer is a hands-on builder who helps reimagine how business functions work in an AI-first world. This role sits at the intersection of business and engineering: you'll dig into how teams operate today, identify where AI can replace, augment, or accelerate the work, and then build the automations that make it real. As part of a growing AI team, you'll partner with senior AI engineers and business stakeholders to design, deploy, and maintain solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and scale across Cypress Creek Energy. 

This role combines technical execution, process analysis, and enterprise AI leadership. 

Responsibilities

AI Automation Delivery (Individual Contributor) 

• Evaluate business functions ripe for AI & Automation – Critical thinking and “outside the box” is key 
• Enable and train end-users with the latest AI tools enhancing workflows 
• Design, build, and support AI-enabled automations using low-code, RPA, APIs, and AI services 
• Implement document intelligence, data extraction, classification, and workflow automation solutions 
• Integrate AI automations with ERP, HRIS, Finance, Accounting, Tax, Legal, and other enterprise systems 
• Develop scripts and logic (e.g., Python, JavaScript) to support automation workflows 
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize automations for reliability and performance 

AI Strategy 

• Partner with business and IT leaders to identify, prioritize, and govern AI use cases 
• Establish standards for responsible AI use, security, data handling, and compliance 
• Maintain an enterprise AI roadmap aligned to business value and risk tolerance 
• Ensure visibility and transparency into AI initiatives across the organization 

Business Partnership & Analysis 

• Work directly with stakeholders to understand processes and opportunities 
• Translate business requirements into technical automation designs 
• Document workflows, data flows, controls, and dependencies 
• Measure and report automation outcomes (time saved, cost reduction, accuracy improvements) 

Governance, Risk & Controls 

• Ensure AI automations comply with security, privacy, and access control standards 
• Implement monitoring, logging, testing, and change management practices 
• Support audit, compliance, and risk review activities related to AI solutions 

Education & Experience Required

Technical 

• Familiarity with Claude (+Platform), AWS, Microsoft CoPilot, Power Automate, ChatGPT, Zapier, Agentic AI 
• Experience building or configuring Claude Enterprise systems and platforms 
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 integrations and SharePoint, Teams (AI Bots), or Dynamics workflows 
• Hands-on experience with automation platforms (Power Automate, UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Zapier, Make, n8n, etc.) 
• Experience integrating SaaS systems using APIs and webhooks 
• Familiarity with AI/ML services (LLMs, OCR, document intelligence, NLP) 
• Working knowledge of Python, JavaScript, or similar scripting languages 
• Understanding of enterprise data formats and basic SQL 

Leadership & Communication 

• Experience leading cross-functional working groups or committees 
• Thrives in fast-paced environments with a fail fast and iterative approach mindset 
• Strong communication and facilitation skills 
• Comfort presenting to technical and non-technical stakeholders 
• Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Energy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing AI governance frameworks or standards 
• Experience with enterprise automation governance programs 
• Experience with AI-assisted tools or workflow augmentation 
• Ability to create documentation and user training materials 
• Experience with ERP, AP, HRIS, or financial systems (NetSuite, Oracle, Salesforce, Workday, ADP) 

Location: The preferred location for this role is either Durham, NC office or Washington, DC. Our team operates on a hybrid schedule, with in-office schedule of three days per week.

Compensation: The salary range for the position is $100,000-$120,000k 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:

• 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
• Company Swag

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 [email protected].