Environmental Permitting Manager

Fervo Energy

Environmental Permitting Manager managing environmental study and permitting for geothermal energy projects. Leading compliance efforts with federal and state regulatory frameworks and stakeholder collaboration.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage federal, state, and local environmental permitting processes for geothermal development projects
Support NEPA compliance, including preparation and review of Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)
Coordinate with federal and state environmental and ecological agencies (e.g., BLM, USFWS, USFWS, EPA, State environmental and wildlife agencies) and manage ongoing relationships with regulators
Lead or support environmental assessment and stewardship strategy development and execution across early-stage and advanced projects
Work with consultants and internal stakeholders to scope, commission, and review environmental studies (biological, cultural, hydrologic, wetlands delineations, etc.)
Track permitting schedules, deliverables, and obligations across multiple projects
Collaborate cross-functionally with development, land, engineering, legal, and policy teams
Monitor regulatory changes and provide guidance on environmental risk and mitigation strategies
Ensure all permit conditions are tracked, communicated, and fulfilled during development and operations
Contribute to public engagement and outreach efforts tied to environmental concerns

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, public policy, natural resources, or related field
5–7+ years of experience with environmental and ecological permitting and compliance for energy or infrastructure projects
Strong working knowledge of environmental, ecological, cultural, and archeological regulation (NEPA, ESA, NHPA, etc.) and permitting processes with federal and state regulatory agencies
Experience managing or contributing to complex permitting timelines and multidisciplinary teams
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines across projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work flexibility
Regular in-office presence in Salt Lake City or Reno

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

environmental permittingNEPA complianceEnvironmental AssessmentsEnvironmental Impact Statementsenvironmental studiesbiological studiescultural studieshydrologic studieswetlands delineationsproject management

Soft Skills

organizational skillsproject management skillswritten communicationverbal communicationindependencedeadline managementcollaborationrelationship managementpublic engagementoutreach