Thea Energy

Director - Site Development

Sales

Employment

Full-time

From the employer

Full-time

Level

Not stated

Team

Government Relations & Partnerships / Finance & Operations

Not doable from Austria

Country assessment

Not doable from Austria because the employer's own board marks it as not remote.

Travel requirement: This role will require up to 50% travel.

Our assessment is guidance. Confirm arrangements with the employer.

Define and manage technical and resource-based site selection criteria.
Identify, evaluate, and lead negotiations for state and local incentive packages, tax credits, and infrastructure grants.
Serve as the primary liaison with state and local governments to navigate regulatory frameworks and permitting processes.
Lead local stakeholder outreach to build community relationships and secure the local stakeholder trust required for a first-of-a-kind fusion energy project.
Proactively identify and manage risks related to land use, zoning, and environmental impact assessments.
Align the siting process with technical requirements and company stakeholders to ensure site readiness and compatibility.
Establish and maintain schedule and cost baselines for siting, incentives, land acquisition, and construction phases.

10+ years of relevant work experience driving site selection, first of a kind construction project development, or government affairs within deep tech, energy, hardware, or aerospace.
Proven track record of successfully negotiating and securing complex state and local incentive packages or non-dilutive government funding.
Comfort interfacing with legal and regulatory frameworks; able to effectively partner with counsel to navigate zoning ordinances, term sheets, and incentive contracts.
Experience with complex and capital intensive infrastructure development cycles.
Highly structured and process-driven, with a speed and execution mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities across internal teams and external stakeholders.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, particularly in public-facing or sensitive negotiation settings.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
Bachelor's degree or greater in a relevant technical, legal, or policy field.
This role will require up to 50% travel.

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