Site Permitting Specialist
Fervo EnergyReno, NV
Full Time
Posted October 16, 2026
$90k - $134k· Est.
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 17, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Energy Management
- Pay provenance
- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute integrated permitting and compliance plans, including schedules, milestones, budgets, field implementation plans, and regulatory strategies.
- Research, identify, obtain, and maintain federal, state, and local permits, approvals, and land use authorizations required throughout project development and operations.
- 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.
- Compile permit and lease conditions into practical compliance guides, field procedures, and training materials for employees and contractors.
- Prepare, review, and submit permit applications and supporting documentation while maintaining complete permitting and compliance records.
- Conduct regular field visits, internal inspections, regulatory inspections, and corrective action tracking; coordinate spill response documentation and other environmental compliance activities as required.
- Collaborate with engineering, geology, legal, environmental, land, project management, construction, and operations teams to resolve permitting challenges and support project execution.
- Serve as the primary liaison with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies; support stakeholder engagement and community outreach.
- Monitor regulatory changes and recommend updates to permitting strategies, compliance programs, and internal procedures.
- Provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to project leadership.
Requirements
- Experience with ESRI GIS software and/or CAD.
- Experience developing compliance management systems, inspection programs, or environmental training.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
- Knowledge of public land permitting, land rights, reclamation, SWPPP implementation, and geothermal development.
Benefits & Perks
- Fervo offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible employees include:
- Medical, dental, and vision plan options
- Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
- A 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match
- Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave
- Family-building, fertility, hormonal health, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting support through Carrot
- A dependent care FSA for eligible child and elder care expenses
- An annual Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible wellness expenses, including fitness, financial planning, pet insurance, and pet care
- Employee ownership opportunities through Fervo’s Employee Stock Purchase Program, as well as stock option grants and bonus opportunities for eligible roles
- Benefits and programs are subject to eligibility requirements and may change.
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