Chief Origination & Growth Officer

Stanford Climate Ventures; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) match

Flexible PTO

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Fervo Energy, a leader in geothermal energy, seeks a strategic Origination leader to translate corporate strategy into market actions and customer insights. You will align the Geoblock Factory with scalable deal structures and manage executive relationships.

This is a leadership-focused role requiring proven ability to develop teams, communicate with senior customers, and drive complex transactions in a fast-growing clean-energy company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 12+ years of experience in energy origination, commercial development, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams, including senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and hold accountable the Origination team, setting clear expectations and fostering a high-performing culture.
• Translate corporate strategy into a clear customer and market approach, and communicate it consistently to the team and to customers.
• Integrate Origination with the Geoblock Factory to ensure deal structures, timelines, and commitments reflect what Fervo can build and deliver.
• Partner with Development, Market Access, and Asset Management on deals from origination through delivery; collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Capital Markets to structure transactions.
• Brief the executive leadership team on pipeline, strategy, and risk in clear, decision-ready terms; represent Fervo externally as a credible, mission-driven voice.

Job description

Fervo Energy, a leader in geothermal energy, seeks a strategic Origination leader to translate corporate strategy into market actions and customer insights. You will align the Geoblock Factory with scalable deal structures and manage executive relationships.

This is a leadership-focused role requiring proven ability to develop teams, communicate with senior customers, and drive complex transactions in a fast-growing clean-energy company.