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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.\nPosition Description\nThe Well Permitting Specialist is part of Fervo’s Land, Environment, and Permitting team, responsible for managing the planning, permitting, and regulatory compliance of geothermal well drilling activities across Fervo’s exploration, appraisal, development, and commercial operations portfolio. This position is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all state and federal drilling authorizations required for geothermal wells, ensuring compliance with permit conditions throughout drilling and well completion, and serving as the primary interface between project teams and regulatory agencies.\nWorking closely with Drilling, Completions, Construction, Surveying, Environmental, and Land teams, the Well Permitting Specialist develops permitting strategies that support aggressive project schedules while ensuring safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible geothermal development. The role oversees the complete lifecycle of well permits-from early project planning through drilling, testing, completion, production, injection, suspension, plugging, and long-term regulatory compliance.\nStrong 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 well permitting and compliance programs.\nResponsibilities\nDevelop permitting strategies that support exploration, appraisal, injection, monitoring, production, and commercial geothermal well development.\n\nPrepare and submit complete drilling permit applications to state and federal agencies.\n\nCoordinate permit sequencing with project schedules, drilling programs, and construction milestones.\n\nIdentify permitting risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impacts to project schedules.\n\nMaintain a comprehensive permitting schedule and forecast for active and future drilling programs.\n\nCoordinate regulatory agency meetings and technical reviews, respond to agency requests for additional information, and negotiate permit conditions where appropriate.\n\nMaintain positive working relationships with regulatory personnel.\n\nReview technical information, including drilling programs, casing and cementing programs, blowout prevention (BOP) specifications, directional drilling plans, well location plats, surface use plans, and other plans programs associated with well development.\n\nEnsure drilling operations comply with all permit conditions and regulatory requirements, and manage permit amendments as drilling programs evolve.\n\nDevelop systems to track permit obligations, reporting deadlines, inspections, and regulatory commitments.\n\nCoordinate responses to agency inspections and compliance reviews.\n\nSupport internal compliance audits and continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nManage permitting consultants and technical contractors and review consultant work products for technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.\n\nManage consultant budgets and schedules.\n\nDevelop internal guidance documents and best practices.\n\nProvide regulatory training to project teams.\n\nMaintain complete regulatory records for all well permits.\n\nDevelop standardized permitting templates and procedures.\n\nQualifications\nRequired\nEngineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Planning, or a related technical discipline.\n\n8+ years of permitting or regulatory experience supporting energy, mining, oil & gas, geothermal, or other large infrastructure projects.\n\nDemonstrated experience preparing and obtaining drilling permits from state and/or federal regulatory agencies.\n\nStrong understanding of geothermal drilling operations and well development.\n\nExcellent organizational, communication, project management, and stakeholder coordination skills.\n\nSelf-starter capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.\n\nCommitment to environmental stewardship, regulatory excellence, and responsible energy development.\n\nAbility to travel approximately 25% to project sites throughout the western United States.\n\nPreferred\n3+ years of team management experience is preferred.\n\nGeothermal well permitting experience with the BLM (43 CFR Parts 3200-3280) and/or state geothermal regulatory agencies (Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, or New Mexico).\n\nProfessional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable.\n\nLocation\nFervo has offices in Houston, TX; Golden, CO; Reno, NV; Oakland, CA; and Salt Lake City, UT. The preferred location for this role is Reno, with alternative options in Houston or Salt Lake City. Approximately 25% travel will be required to support field operations and regulatory engagement throughout the western United States.\nBenefits & Perks\nFervo offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible employees include:\nMedical, dental, and vision plan options\nEmployer-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage\nA 401(k) plan with up to 6% match\nFlexible paid time off and paid parental leave\nFamily-building, fertility, hormonal health, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting support through Carrot\nA dependent care FSA for eligible child and elder care expenses\nAn annual Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible wellness expenses, including fitness, financial planning, pet insurance, and pet care\nEmployee ownership opportunities through Fervo’s Employee Stock Purchase Program, as well as stock option grants and bonus opportunities for eligible roles\nBenefits and programs are subject to eligibility requirements and may change.\nOur Workplace\nFervo 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.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nFervo 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. 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