Head of Origination

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
Brief the executive leadership team on pipeline, strategy, and risk in clear, concise, decision-ready terms.
Represent Fervo externally as a credible, mission-committed voice.
Qualifications
Required
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree is a plus.
12+ years of experience in energy origination, commercial development, or a related field, including closing large, complex commercial agreements.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams, including senior leaders.
Leadership and Skills
Outstanding executive communication, written and verbal.
Strategic thinker who can also execute and drive results.
Strong commercial judgment and ability to structure and negotiate complex transactions.
Ability to build trust with senior customers and cross-functional leaders.
Deep commitment to Fervo’s mission and to a respectful, inclusive workplace.
Preferred
Experience in geothermal or other clean energy origination.
Experience with large-load, data center, or utility customers.
Experience working in a fast-growing, high-visibility company.