Director of Geoscience

POSITION SUMMARY

Hexagon Energy, a clean energy development company specializing in geothermal, solar, and battery energy storage projects, is seeking a Director of Geoscience to support its geothermal development efforts.

As the Director of Geoscience, you will support Hexagon’s geothermal development efforts by collaborating on prospect generation and review, building project-specific resource exploration and assessment plans, advancing projects to grid-ready products, and contributing strategic vision to Hexagon Energy’s geothermal energy portfolio.

The scope and function of this position is based in the U.S. At this time, our company cannot sponsor international visas. This role directly supports our geothermal portfolio, which is based on the West Coast, and involves regional travel to project sites and in-person collaboration with our teams.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Identify and implement best practices and novel techniques to de-risk potential geothermal resources and assess their viability

  • Quantify expected energy output for greenfield geothermal projects using industry standard tools

  • Assist in the development of geothermal exploration campaigns

  • Supervise geologic, geophysical, geomechanical, and geophysical data collection

  • Interpret and integrate results from pre-existing available data, as well as site-specific geologic, geophysical, geomechanical, and geophysical studies

  • Be directly involved in the site origination process by augmenting large-scale suitability modeling efforts

  • Communicate research findings and recommendations to team members, stakeholders, and industry partner

An ideal candidate is/has:

  • Intellectually agile and curious, with superb analytical skills

  • Highly organized

  • Self-motivated and resourceful

  • High level of self-awareness and humility, with excitement about confronting uncomfortable situations and new challenges

  • An entrepreneurial spirit; flexibility and multi-disciplinary ability; comfort with risk and the unknown, ability to see the endgame, ideate, and figure out how to get there. This is especially pertinent in advancing our enhanced geothermal systems projects

  • Not afraid to ask questions or ask for help when needed

  • Strong research and writing skills

  • Direct technical understanding of industry and major industry drivers

  • Communication skills-ability to converse with laymen, elected officials, and experts with equal ease

  • Courage to address difficult items first rather than burying them

  • Results oriented

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

  • Applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in Earth Science or Engineering, Geology, or other industry relevant field.

  • 5+ years experience in operation geothermal fields

  • Extensive knowledge of geothermal energy systems

  • Strong background in geothermal resource evaluation, development, and management

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to interpret magnetotelluric (MT), seismic, geochemical, gravity-magnetic, well log, structural, and stress regime data

  • Experience with QGIS or ArcGIS software suite

  • Experience with Seequent software suite, particularly Oasis Montaj and Leapfrog, or similar industry standard geovisualization software

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively/collaboratively in dynamic, cross-functional teams and influence others through work ethic and positive attitude to accomplish stretch goals

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Experience with reservoir modeling software

  • Familiarity with industry relevant machine-learning approaches

  • Familiarity with Python


WORKING AT HEXAGON

At Hexagon, we are committed to the growth and well-being of each of our employees as we pursue our development goals. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, offering a flexible, fully remote work schedule within the United States. Additionally, we support the professional development of our employees through sponsoring memberships to organizations like Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) and various professional organizations related to the clean energy industry.

Hexagon Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, or belief.

BENEFITS

  • Competitive compensation package including base salary and performance bonuses

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Medical, Dental, Vision/Eye Care, Hospital Indemnity, and Maven Clinic family benefits

  • Fitness reimbursement program

  • Competitive PTO and 12 paid holidays

  • Sponsor membership to professional development organizations

TO APPLY

All inquiries, please send a cover letter and resume to: careers@hexagon-energy.com. Please include your name and the position title in the subject line.

Please note: The scope and function of this position is based in the U.S., and at this time we cannot sponsor international visas. This role supports our West Coast geothermal portfolio and requires U.S.-based residence with regional travel.

To learn more about Hexagon Energy visit: hexagon-energy.com

Meghan Byrnes