Development Analyst

About the Role

Fervo Energy is seeking a Development Analyst to support its mission of developing next-generation geothermal resources. This is a broad, high-impact role ideal for an analytical, organized self-starter eager to learn and gain exposure to large-scale clean energy project development.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management for External Partnership Developments
• Support coordination of projects across Fervo’s development pipeline, managing timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
• Maintain project trackers, organize workstreams, and prepare status updates for meetings.
• Identify schedule risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, and drive resolution.
• Contract Negotiation & Financial Analysis Support
• Support structuring, evaluation, and negotiation of development transactions and agreements.
• Prepare term sheet comparisons, deal summaries, and decision-support materials.
• Build and maintain models to quantify commercial, financial, and risk implications of deal structures.
• Track commercial issues, organize negotiation inputs, and coordinate internal teams.
• Market and Regulatory Research
• Conduct research and analysis on markets, counterparties, regulatory processes, and IRP.
• Support diligence efforts on new opportunities and partnerships.
• Synthesize complex information into clear findings and recommendations.
• Support Development of Internal Tools for Managing Fervo’s Pipeline
• Assist in designing, building, and improving internal tools, trackers, and dashboards for pipeline management.
• Help standardize data capture and reporting for the development pipeline.
• Translate team workflows into repeatable processes and supporting tooling.

Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, finance, business, public policy, environmental studies, or a related field.
• Experience
• Relevant professional or internship experience.
• Experience with quantitative analysis and financial or data modeling through coursework, internships, or projects.
• Interest in the electricity sector and power markets; prior coursework or internship exposure is a plus.
• Skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information for varied audiences.
• Highly organized self-starter.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Tech Stack & Tools

Financial modeling and data analysis tools (specifics not provided)

Internal tracking and dashboarding tools (specifics not provided)

Location

Fervo Energy offices: Houston, TX; Golden, CO; Reno, NV; Oakland, CA; Salt Lake City, UT.

This position will be eligible for some hybrid work flexibility, with regular in-office presence required.

Compensation & Benefits

Expected Salary: $90,000 – $115,000 based on location and experience.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible paid time off, and paid parental leave.

Incentive stock options program.

Bonus incentive program.

401(k) plan with employer match.

Family-building, fertility, hormonal health, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting support.

Dependent care FSA.

Annual Lifestyle Spending Account.

Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Workplace

Hybrid schedule, with team members expected to work in the office three days per week.