Geothermal Development Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Hexagon Energy is a clean energy development company specializing in geothermal, solar, and battery storage projects. We are seeking a Geothermal Development Manager with a proven track record in community engagement, stakeholder relations, and securing discretionary permits for complex energy or infrastructure projects. This role is at the center of our project development process and is responsible for earning the trust of communities, agencies, and decision-makers whose support is essential to bringing projects online.

Ideal candidates are based in Central Oregon, Southern Washington, Northern California, or Western Nevada and have 3+ years of experience in renewable energy development, land use planning, environmental permitting, or a closely related field. Experience navigating county and state discretionary permitting processes, including conditional use permits, special use permits, and environmental review, is strongly preferred.

Candidates must be natural relationship-builders with a genuine interest in the communities where our projects are located. You should be equally comfortable presenting to a county planning board, facilitating a community listening session, and negotiating with tribal governments. Strong written communication, public speaking, and active listening skills are essential.

If you are passionate about building community support for clean energy infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.

CORE FOCUS AREAS

Community Engagement & Public Affairs

  • Design and execute community engagement strategies for each project, tailored to local context, concerns, and decision-making processes

  • Build and maintain relationships with planning staff, elected officials, tribal governments, and other key stakeholders from early project development through permit approval

  • Plan and lead public meetings, open houses, and listening sessions — including preparation of materials, facilitation, and follow-up

  • Serve as Hexagon’s primary local face in project communities; develop genuine familiarity with local issues, values, and priorities

  • Proactively identify and address community concerns before they become permitting obstacles

  • Cultivate project advocates among landowners, local businesses, elected officials, and community organizations

  • Coordinate outreach to tribes under Section 106 and related consultation requirements; develop and sustain respectful, ongoing government-to-government relationships

Discretionary Permitting & Regulatory Approvals

  • Lead the full discretionary permitting process for geothermal development projects, including county special/conditional use permits, state agency approvals, and BLM Plan of Development (POD) requirements

  • Develop permitting strategies and timelines; identify critical path items and manage risks to approval schedules

  • Prepare and review permit applications, project narratives, findings of fact, and public hearing presentations

  • Manage consultant teams (environmental, legal, cultural resources, noise, visual, biological) and integrate technical work products into permit submittals

  • Coordinate NEPA/CEQA environmental review in conjunction with the Project Management team

  • Track and respond to agency and staff comments; negotiate conditions of approval to protect project viability

  • Monitor planning commission and board of supervisors’ agendas; prepare for and present at public hearings

Project Development & Cross-Functional Support

  • Support engineering and commercial teams with permitting and community status updates relevant to project milestones

  • Assist the commercial team with project tax evaluation and lead or support tax abatement negotiations with local jurisdictions

  • Maintain accurate project records in Asana and Salesforce; prepare regular status reports for leadership

  • Support due diligence in connection with project financing or sales transactions

  • Travel up to 50%, often on short notice, to project sites and community meetings

CANDIDATE PROFILE

We are looking for someone who brings genuine enthusiasm for community engagement. The ideal candidate:

  • Has led or meaningfully contributed to the permitting of a discretionary land use approval (e.g., CUP, SUP, or equivalent) for clean energy, infrastructure, or natural resource land use projects

  • Understands how county planning processes work and knows how to navigate them effectively

  • Has a track record of building trust with diverse stakeholders, including rural communities, tribal governments, community interest groups, and elected officials

  • Is a confident public speaker and skilled facilitator who can hold a room and listen as well as present

  • Brings empathy, humility, and genuine curiosity to every community interaction

  • Is highly organized and self-directed, capable of managing multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously without losing track of details

  • Communicates complex technical information clearly and accessibly to non-technical audiences

  • Thrives in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and sees obstacles as problems to solve

  • Is proficient in GIS tools (ArcGIS or QGIS) for landowner outreach and project mapping

EDUCATION

A Bachelor of Science degree is preferred.

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 work schedule and options for hybrid and remote work on a case-by-case basis. 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.

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

Meghan Byrnes