Geothermal Permitting & Land Use Lead

Stanford Climate Ventures; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with up to 6% match

Paid time off

Family-building support

Employee stock ownership program

Job summary

Fervo Energy in Reno, NV is seeking a Site Permitting Specialist to lead planning, acquisition, and compliance of permits for geothermal projects across the western U.S. You will work with engineering, legal, and environmental teams to translate regulations into field guidance.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in permitting or environmental compliance, strong communication, and the ability to travel about 30%. Fervo emphasizes hybrid work and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in land use planning or related field.
• 5+ years permitting/environmental compliance experience in energy sectors.
• Strong understanding of permitting processes and environmental regulations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to translate regulatory documents into practical implementation plans.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30% across the western United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated permitting and compliance plans.
• Research and obtain federal, state, and local permits.
• Ensure compliance with permit conditions and lease obligations.
• Prepare and review permit applications and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate inspections and field visits; track corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, legal, environmental, and operations teams to resolve permitting challenges.
• Serve as liaison with agencies and support stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update permitting strategies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory interpretation

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

ESRI GIS

CAD

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Fervo Energy in Reno, NV is seeking a Site Permitting Specialist to lead planning, acquisition, and compliance of permits for geothermal projects across the western U.S. You will work with engineering, legal, and environmental teams to translate regulations into field guidance.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in permitting or environmental compliance, strong communication, and the ability to travel about 30%. Fervo emphasizes hybrid work and a comprehensive benefits package.