Site Permitting Lead Geothermal Projects (Hybrid)

Fervo Energy; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plan

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible paid time off

Life insurance

Stock options/bonus opportunities

Job summary

Fervo Energy is seeking a Site Permitting Specialist to lead permitting and compliance across geothermal projects in the western United States. You will plan, implement, and monitor permits, land use authorizations, and regulatory commitments, coordinating with engineering, environmental, legal, and operations teams to ensure compliant project execution.

The role emphasizes strategy development, field guidance, and stakeholder engagement, with travel ~30% and a hybrid in‑office schedule.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated permitting and compliance plans with schedules and budgets.
• Identify and obtain federal, state, and local permits and land use authorizations.
• Ensure adherence to permit conditions, leases, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare and oversee permit applications and supporting docs.
• Coordinate inspections and translate conditions into field procedures.
• Collaborate across engineering, legal, and operations teams to resolve permitting challenges.
• Liaise with agencies and support stakeholder engagement and outreach.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update strategies and procedures.
• Provide status updates and risk assessments to leadership.

Skills

Permitting experience

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder coordination

Project management

Education

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

Tools

ESRI GIS

CAD

Job description

Fervo Energy is seeking a Site Permitting Specialist to lead permitting and compliance across geothermal projects in the western United States. You will plan, implement, and monitor permits, land use authorizations, and regulatory commitments, coordinating with engineering, environmental, legal, and operations teams to ensure compliant project execution.

The role emphasizes strategy development, field guidance, and stakeholder engagement, with travel ~30% and a hybrid in‑office schedule.