Director, Fusion Site Development & Incentives

Hitachi, Ltd.; Kearny (NJ); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $125,000-$230,000

Health benefits (medical/dental/vision

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Job summary

Thea Energy in the United States is seeking a Director – Site Development to architect and lead site selection, incentives, and development strategy for our first fusion projects. You will define technical and resource criteria, lead negotiations with state and local authorities, and serve as the primary liaison to governments and communities.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in capital-intensive infrastructure or deep-tech project development, excels in high-stakes negotiations, and thrives in

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant work experience driving site selection, first of a kind construction project development, or government affairs within deep tech, energy, hardware, or aerospace.
• Proven track record of negotiating and securing complex state and local incentive packages or non-dilutive government funding.
• Comfort interfacing with legal and regulatory frameworks; able to partner with counsel to navigate zoning ordinances, term sheets, and incentive contracts.
• Experience with complex and capital intensive infrastructure development cycles.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage technical and resource-based site selection criteria.
• Identify, evaluate, and lead negotiations for state and local incentive packages, tax credits, and infrastructure grants.
• Serve as the primary liaison with state and local governments to navigate regulatory frameworks and permitting processes.
• Lead local stakeholder outreach to build community relationships and secure local stakeholder trust for a first-of-a-kind fusion energy project.
• Proactively identify and manage risks related to land use, zoning, and environmental impact assessments.
• Align the siting process with technical requirements and company stakeholders to ensure site readiness and compatibility.
• Establish and maintain schedule and cost baselines for siting, incentives, land acquisition, and construction phases.

Skills

Site selection

Infrastructure development

Government affairs

Regulatory navigation

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Policy analysis

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field

Job description

Thea Energy in the United States is seeking a Director – Site Development to architect and lead site selection, incentives, and development strategy for our first fusion projects. You will define technical and resource criteria, lead negotiations with state and local authorities, and serve as the primary liaison to governments and communities.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in capital-intensive infrastructure or deep-tech project development, excels in high-stakes negotiations, and thrives in