Site Permitting Specialist

<div class="content-intro"><h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">About Fervo Energy</span></h2> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Fervo Energy (NASDAQ: FRVO) is a modern power company developing next-generation geothermal resources to meet the growing demand for affordable, reliable, 24/7 carbon-free energy. Our mission is to transform geothermal into America’s most dependable and affordable source of clean, around-the-clock power. By combining innovations in horizontal drilling, fiber-optic sensing, and advanced reservoir engineering, Fervo has developed a repeatable approach to building utility-scale enhanced geothermal systems. Our flagship Cape Station development in Utah is planned to deliver 500 MW of firm, carbon-free power, and we are advancing a development pipeline of more than 50 GW. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers, geoscientists, operators, project builders, and business leaders working to make geothermal a cornerstone of a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future.</span></p></div><p></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Position Description</span></h2> <div class="flex_flex__J3FBS cds-layout-flex"> <div class="JobDetailsDrawer_styleLikeBodyText__zUu2Z" data-automation-id="job-description"> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"></span></p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="612"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The Site Permitting Specialist is part of Fervo’s Land, Environment, and Permitting team, responsible for managing property acquisitions and leasing, environmental protection, and regulatory/permitting activities. The selected candidate will lead the planning, acquisition, implementation, and ongoing compliance of permits, land use authorizations, and regulatory commitments supporting Fervo Energy’s geothermal exploration, drilling, power generation, transmission, and related infrastructure projects throughout the western United States.</span></p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1156"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">This position combines strategic permitting with field implementation. The successful candidate will develop permitting and compliance strategies, identify regulatory requirements, maintain permitting schedules, prepare and oversee permit applications, translate permit conditions into practical field guidance, coordinate inspections, and ensure compliance commitments are implemented throughout the full project lifecycle. The role works closely with engineering, geology, environmental, legal, construction, operations, land, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.</span></p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1737"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Strong communication, project management, organizational, and leadership skills are required, as this position will regularly coordinate across internal and external stakeholders, present permitting initiatives to management, and help drive continuous improvement of Fervo’s permitting and compliance programs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"></span></p> </div> </div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Responsibilities</span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"></span></p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2069"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Develop and execute integrated permitting and compliance plans, including schedules, milestones, budgets, field implementation plans, and regulatory strategies.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2233"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Research, identify, obtain, and maintain federal, state, and local permits, approvals, and land use authorizations required throughout project development and operations.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2407"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ensure compliance with permit conditions, land lease obligations, county zoning requirements, and environmental regulations, including NEPA, the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and other applicable laws.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2623"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Compile permit and lease conditions into practical compliance guides, field procedures, and training materials for employees and contractors.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2768"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Prepare, review, and submit permit applications and supporting documentation while maintaining complete permitting and compliance records.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2910"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Conduct regular field visits, internal inspections, regulatory inspections, and corrective action tracking; coordinate spill response documentation and other environmental compliance activities as required.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3120"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Collaborate with engineering, geology, legal, environmental, land, project management, construction, and operations teams to resolve permitting challenges and support project execution.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3309"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Serve as the primary liaison with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies; support stakeholder engagement and community outreach.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3445"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Monitor regulatory changes and recommend updates to permitting strategies, compliance programs, and internal procedures.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3569"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to project leadership.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"></span></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Qualifications</span></h2> <h3><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em>Required</em></span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"></span></p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3693"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree or higher in Land Use Planning, Land Management, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related technical discipline.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3854"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">5+ years of experience in permitting, environmental compliance, land management, or project development for geothermal, renewable energy, transmission, mining, or oil and gas projects.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="4042"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Strong understanding of federal, state, and local permitting processes and environmental regulations.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="4147"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Excellent organizational, communication, project management, and stakeholder coordination skills.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="4248"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ability to interpret complex regulatory documents and translate requirements into practical implementation plans.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="4365"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Demonstrated problem-solving, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="4453"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Self-starter capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="4531"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Commitment to environmental stewardship, regulatory excellence, and responsible energy development.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="4634"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ability to travel approximately 30% to project sites throughout the western United States.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"></span></p> <h3><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em>Preferred</em></span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"></span></p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="4741"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience with ESRI GIS software and/or CAD.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="4790"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience developing compliance management systems, inspection programs, or environmental training.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="4894"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="4970"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Knowledge of public land permitting, land rights, reclamation, SWPPP implementation, and geothermal development.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"></span></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Location</span></h2> <div class="flex_flex__J3FBS cds-layout-flex"> <div class="JobDetailsDrawer_styleLikeBodyText__zUu2Z" data-automation-id="job-requirements"> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"></span></p> <div class="X_KE3q3NvZPyCN"> <div> <div class="eJyI1QEPfL1TGa"> <div class="ak-renderer-wrapper is-full-width css-1jke4yk"> <div class="css-8p9f8c"> <div class="ak-renderer-document"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="5096"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Fervo has offices in Houston, TX; Golden, CO; Reno, NV; Oakland, CA; and Salt Lake City, UT. Reno, Nevada or Salt Lake City, Utah are the preferred locations for this position. Approximately 30% travel will be required to support field operations and regulatory engagement throughout the western United States.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p></p><div class="content-conclusion"><h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Benefits &amp; Perks</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Fervo offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible employees include:</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Medical, dental, and vision plan options</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Family-building, fertility, hormonal health, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting support through Carrot</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A dependent care FSA for eligible child and elder care expenses</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">An annual Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible wellness expenses, including fitness, financial planning, pet insurance, and pet care</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Employee ownership opportunities through Fervo’s Employee Stock Purchase Program, as well as stock option grants and bonus opportunities for eligible roles</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Benefits and programs are subject to eligibility requirements and may change.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Our Workplace</span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Fervo Energy highly values having employees work in the office to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. This role follows a hybrid schedule, with team members expected to work in the office three days per week. Fervo considers this in-office schedule an essential function of the role. Your recruiter can share more information about the schedule.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Equal Opportunity Employer</span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Fervo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Fervo also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that an individual has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics.</span></p></div>