Project Manager, Project Development

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

. Manage the permitting process for the world's first grid-scale commercial fusion power plant .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeDevens • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex environmental permitting processes and regulatory compliance for utility-scale energy projects, with a strong focus on collaboration and communication across multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in utilizing GIS tools and understanding federal and state environmental regulatory frameworks to ensure project viability and compliance.

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Environmental Permitting ManagementRegulatory Compliance ExpertiseGIS Tool ProficiencyProject Management SkillsFederal And State Environmental Regulations

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Hard Skills

Environmental Impact StudiesFatal Flaw AnalysisLand-Use Policy EvaluationTitle EvaluationsALTA SurveysPhase I ESAsGeotechnical ReviewsTransmission Availability AnalysisPermit Application DraftingRisk Mitigation Strategies

Soft Skills

Written Communication SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsCommunity Outreach LeadershipCollaboration SkillsNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

GIS ToolsEnvironmental Consulting SoftwareProject Management SoftwareDigital Tools For Permitting

Industry Keywords

Utility-Scale EnergyThermal Power GenerationEnvironmental Regulatory FrameworksClean Water ActClean Air ActNEPAPublic Utility CommissionsZoning AuthoritiesEnvironmental AgenciesLand-Use Approvals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the permitting process for the world's first grid-scale commercial fusion power plant
Support end-to-end siting, regulatory engagements, permitting strategies, and application processes across local, state, and federal levels
Perform fatal flaw analyses and use GIS tools to evaluate potential project locations, including topography, generation and water availability, environmental constraints, and site viability
Evaluate land-use policies, zoning regulations, and tax structures with Government Affairs
Support land acquisition negotiations and site control plans with legal advisors, municipalities, and landowners
Conduct real property due diligence, including title evaluations, ALTA surveys, Phase I ESAs, and preliminary geotechnical reviews
Analyze transmission availability, substation capacity, and grid infrastructure with grid interconnection and power engineering teams
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage external environmental consulting firms and contractors
Lead community outreach, public hearings, regulatory proceedings, and community forums
Lead strategy, drafting, submission, and execution of environmental and regulatory permit applications, including Wetlands, Air Quality, NPDES, Storm Water, and CPCN filings
Maintain relationships with federal, state, and local regulatory bodies, public utility commissions, environmental agencies, and zoning authorities
Coordinate permitting requirements with engineering, legal, project finance, origination, and external affairs teams
Oversee environmental consultants, legal counsel, and engineering firms conducting environmental impact studies and permit preparation
Monitor regulatory proceedings, policy updates, and utility dockets; identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
Establish post-issuance compliance and turnover systems for construction and commissioning
Develop permitting schedules, recovery plans, and the permitting risk registry
Build a standardized permitting knowledge base and operational framework for multi-site scaling using AI and advanced digital tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Urban/Regional Planning, Public Policy, Law, or a related technical field
5–8+ years of experience leading complex environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, or land-use approvals for utility-scale energy, thermal power generation, or large industrial infrastructure projects
Technical expertise in federal and state environmental regulatory frameworks (e.g., Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, NEPA/state equivalents)
Exceptional project management skills and written/verbal communication skills
Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call; up to 25% travel (day-trip & overnight)
Ability to perform typing, standing, and sitting for extended periods
Ability to work in a facility containing industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
Compliance with U.S. laws concerning export-controlled or protected technologies or information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation with equity
13 Company-wide Holidays
Flexible vacation days
10 sick days
Generous parental leave policy
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Professional growth opportunities
Team-building activities