Energy Tax Credit Compliance Lead

Fervo Energy; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Fervo Energy, headquartered in Houston, TX, seeks a Tax Credit Compliance Lead to own the tax credit and government funding compliance program, including Sections 48E and 45Y, PWA, and domestic content. You will collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operations, Legal, Tax, and Project Finance to ensure compliance and timely reporting for lenders, tax equity investors, and auditors.

This hands-on role requires 6+ years in compliance or energy tax matters, with a focus on

Qualifications

• 6+ years in compliance, energy tax law, tax-credit advisory, or related work.
• Experience advising on IRA clean energy credit requirements and grant/tax equity obligations is preferred.
• Ability to build, document, and improve compliance processes from inception with diligence- and audit-ready records.

Responsibilities

• Own tracking and guidance for 45Y/48E, PWA, domestic content, and related records.
• Update tax credit guidance and field internal questions; communicate updates.
• Embed compliance in project plans across engineering, procurement, construction, and operations.
• Coordinate exceptions with Legal, Tax, Project Finance, and responsible teams before award.
• Direct payroll and apprenticeship reviews with external provider; ensure accuracy and timely closures.

Skills

Compliance experience

Tax law knowledge

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s in related field

Job description

Fervo Energy, headquartered in Houston, TX, seeks a Tax Credit Compliance Lead to own the tax credit and government funding compliance program, including Sections 48E and 45Y, PWA, and domestic content. You will collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operations, Legal, Tax, and Project Finance to ensure compliance and timely reporting for lenders, tax equity investors, and auditors.

This hands-on role requires 6+ years in compliance or energy tax matters, with a focus on