Director, Project Development
Commonwealth Fusion SystemsDevens, Massachusetts
Full Time
Posted February 11, 2026
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Job Description
The Director of Project Development will lead the planning, permitting, and execution of the first grid-scale commercial fusion power plant, overseeing site development, securing approvals, managing project schedules, and establishing a pipeline of future sites to bring fusion energy to the grid by the early 2030s.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic plans to deliver grid-scale commercial fusion power plants by the early 2030s.
- Manage all aspects of project schedules, including securing permits and approvals for construction on time and within budget.
- Work closely with internal teams, third-party consultants, engineers, lawyers, and partners to overcome obstacles and ensure project success.
- Establish a pipeline of viable sites for future fusion power plant development.
- Build positive public support at local and regional levels for project sites.
Requirements
- Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans to deliver fusion power plants to the grid by the early 2030s.
- Experience managing all aspects of project schedules, including securing all permits and approvals required to begin construction on schedule and within budget.
- Proven ability to develop and deliver the first grid-scale commercial fusion power plant.
- Experience developing and establishing a pipeline of viable sites for future power plant development.
- Ability to work closely with internal teams, third-party consultants, engineers, lawyers, and allies to overcome obstacles and ensure positive outcomes.
- Experience working on projects that require securing permits and approvals for construction.
- Ability to establish positive public support at the local and regional levels for future development sites.
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders and navigating regulatory, legal, and community engagement processes.
- Demonstrated tenacity, drive, and ability to work in fast-paced environments.
- Compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (Export Control Laws).
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range (not specified in the posting)
Work schedule (implied to be onsite, fast-paced environment)
Work environment perks (fast-paced, mission-driven, diverse perspectives encouraged)
Additional benefits include working on cutting-edge fusion energy projects, opportunity to participate in a historic and impactful industry, and being part of a leading private fusion company
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