Geothermal Permitting & Compliance Lead

Fervo Energy Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fervo Energy Company seeks a Site Permitting Specialist to lead permitting, land use, and regulatory compliance for geothermal projects across the western United States. You will develop strategies, manage schedules, and translate permit requirements into field guidance, working with engineering, geology, environmental, legal, and operations teams.

The role requires strong project management, stakeholder coordination, and travel up to 30% to project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related technical field.
• 5+ years of permitting/environmental compliance experience for geothermal/renewable energy projects.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local permitting processes and environmental regulations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical field guidance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated permitting and compliance plans with schedules, milestones, budgets, and field implementation plans.
• Research, obtain, and maintain federal, state, and local permits as required.
• Ensure compliance with permit conditions, land lease obligations, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare, review, and submit permit applications with complete documentation.
• Coordinate inspections and track corrective actions; manage regulatory compliance records.
• Collaborate with engineering, environmental, land, and operations teams to resolve permitting challenges.
• Serve as liaison with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies; support stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update permitting strategies and internal procedures.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder coordination

Project management

Environmental compliance

Strategic permitting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Land Use Planning, Land Management, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field

Tools

ESRI GIS

CAD

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Fervo Energy Company seeks a Site Permitting Specialist to lead permitting, land use, and regulatory compliance for geothermal projects across the western United States. You will develop strategies, manage schedules, and translate permit requirements into field guidance, working with engineering, geology, environmental, legal, and operations teams.

The role requires strong project management, stakeholder coordination, and travel up to 30% to project sites.