Director, Fusion Site Development & Incentives

Thea Energy Inc.; Kearny (NJ); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $125,000-$230,000

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Job summary

Thea Energy is seeking an experienced Director - Site Development to architect and lead site selection, incentives, and development strategy for our first fusion projects. You will define the technical and resource-based criteria for future sites, lead negotiations for incentives, and navigate regulatory and permitting frameworks.

You will serve as the primary liaison to government bodies and local communities, building relationships and stakeholder trust required to bring commercial fusion

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience driving site development, or government affairs in deep tech, energy, hardware, or aerospace.
• Proven track record negotiating complex state/local incentive packages or government funding.
• Comfort interfacing with legal/regulatory frameworks; partner with counsel for zoning, term sheets, incentives.
• Experience with capital-intensive infrastructure development cycles.
• Highly structured, process-driven with ability to manage competing priorities and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage site selection criteria and technical/resource requirements.
• Lead negotiations for state/local incentive packages, tax credits, and grants.
• Serve as liaison with government bodies to navigate regulations and permitting.
• Lead local stakeholder outreach to build community relationships and trust.
• Identify and manage risks around land use, zoning, and environmental assessments.
• Align siting processes with technical needs and company stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain schedule and cost baselines for siting, incentives, land acquisition, and construction.

Skills

Site selection

Incentives negotiations

Government affairs

Infrastructure development

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Thea Energy is seeking an experienced Director - Site Development to architect and lead site selection, incentives, and development strategy for our first fusion projects. You will define the technical and resource-based criteria for future sites, lead negotiations for incentives, and navigate regulatory and permitting frameworks.

You will serve as the primary liaison to government bodies and local communities, building relationships and stakeholder trust required to bring commercial fusion