Thea Energy

Director - Site Development

New Jersey, U.S.

Full-Time

Remote

$125,000 – $230,000 per year

TLDR

Secure sites for a first-of-a-kind fusion energy project by negotiating incentives, navigating permits, and aligning technical requirements.

Key Responsibility Areas:

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.

Ideal Experience & Skillsets:

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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Company Benefits:

Salary range $125,000-$230,000

Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Benefits

Health Insurance

Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)

Paid Time Off

20 days PTO

Remote-Friendly

Fully remote role

Stock Options

Employee equity stock options

Thea Energy

Thea Energy is pioneering advancements in stellarator physics to simplify the commercialization of fusion energy. By utilizing computer-controlled planar coils instead of complex traditional magnets, we aim to create a limitless source of zero-emission energy, driving the future of sustainable power.

Founded: Founded 2022
Employees: 51-200 employees
Industry: renewables & environment
Funding stage: Series B
Total raised: $20M raised
Last funding: Raised February 2026

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