Head of Origination

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About Fervo Energy

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.

Position Description

Fervo Energy is seeking a strategic, mission-driven leader for our Origination team. This leader is the conduit between Fervo’s corporate strategy and our customers: translating where the company is going into a clear market approach, and bringing customer insight back to shape strategy.

The role integrates Origination with Fervo’s Geoblock Factory, our standardized, repeatable approach to designing and building geothermal capacity, so that the deals we originate are scalable and aligned with what we can build and deliver. This is a leadership-heavy role for someone who builds strong teams, earns trust with senior customers, and communicates with exceptional clarity to executives, internal partners, and counterparties.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership

Lead, develop, and hold accountable the Origination team, setting clear expectations and fostering a respectful, high-performing culture.

Build a bench of future leaders and a hiring pipeline that reflects Fervo’s pace of growth.

Strategy and Customer Connection

Translate corporate strategy into a clear customer and market approach, and communicate it consistently to the team and to customers.

Bring customer and market insight back to the ELT to inform strategy, product, and portfolio decisions.

Own executive-level relationships with strategic customers and counterparties.

Geoblock Factory Integration

Integrate Origination with the Geoblock Factory (our standardized, repeatable approach to building geothermal capacity) so deal structures, timelines, and commitments reflect what Fervo can build and deliver.

Standardize how Fervo originates, structures, and closes transactions so they are repeatable and scalable.

Cross-Functional Partnership

Partner with Development, Market Access, and Asset Management on deals from origination through delivery.

Work closely with Legal, Finance, and Capital Markets to structure transactions that meet Fervo’s governance and risk standards.

Executive Communication

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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 up to 6% 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 LTI and bonus opportunities for eligible roles

Benefits and programs are subject to eligibility requirements and may change.

Our Workplace

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.