Geothermal Well Permitting Specialist (Hybrid)

Stanford Climate Ventures; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with match

Flexible paid time off

Employee stock purchase program

Parental leave and family support

Job summary

Fervo Energy, a leading geothermal developer, is seeking a Well Permitting Specialist to secure state and federal drilling authorizations and ensure regulatory compliance across exploration to production phases.

The role requires coordinating with drilling, environmental, and land teams, managing permit amendments, and engaging with regulatory agencies. A background in engineering/geology and 4+ years in permitting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Planning or related technical discipline.
• 4+ years of well permitting or regulatory experience supporting energy, mining, oil & gas, geothermal, or related infra projects.
• Proven track record of drafting and submitting drilling permits to federal and state regulators.
• Strong understanding of geothermal or oil & gas drilling operations and well development.

Responsibilities

• Support permitting strategies for exploration, appraisal, injection, monitoring, production, and commercial geothermal well development.
• Prepare and submit drilling permit applications to state and federal agencies.
• Coordinate permit sequencing with project schedules, drilling programs, and construction milestones.
• Identify permitting risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impacts to project schedules.
• Maintain comprehensive permitting schedules and forecasts for active and future drilling programs.

Skills

Regulatory coordination

Permitting drafting

Stakeholder management

Project scheduling

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering / Geology / Environmental Science / Natural Resources

Job description

Fervo Energy, a leading geothermal developer, is seeking a Well Permitting Specialist to secure state and federal drilling authorizations and ensure regulatory compliance across exploration to production phases.

The role requires coordinating with drilling, environmental, and land teams, managing permit amendments, and engaging with regulatory agencies. A background in engineering/geology and 4+ years in permitting is preferred.