Director of Regional Public Affairs at Helion Energy

Everett, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Clean Energy, Fusion Power, Public PolicyIndustries

Requirements

8+ years in public affairs, government relations, or energy policy
Proven experience leading state or local policymaking efforts
Strong communication, relationship management, and coalition-building skills
Willingness to travel frequently throughout the Pacific Northwest to project sites and priority communities
Regular presence at headquarters in Everett WA, the site in Wenatchee WA, state capitol in Olympia WA, and other Pacific Northwest communities
Experience with permitting infrastructure or energy projects (a plus)
Experience with NEPA, SEPA (or comparable state processes), or utility and energy policy (beneficial but not required)

Responsibilities

Advance state and local legislation and regulatory policies that enable fusion energy at scale
Lead stakeholder engagement for Helion's siting and permitting efforts in the Pacific Northwest
Build partnerships with Tribal Nations, community groups, and advocacy organizations in support of fusion energy policies
Represent the company in hearings, community meetings, and policy forums
Engage Tribal Nations, stakeholders, elected officials, and community groups in advance of permitting and incorporate feedback to inform siting decisions

Skills

Public Affairs

Policy Strategy

Stakeholder Engagement

Legislation Advocacy

Regulatory Affairs

Government Relations

Tribal Engagement

Community Outreach

Siting

Permitting

Helion Energy

Develops commercial fusion energy generators

About Helion Energy

Helion Energy focuses on developing fusion generators to make fusion energy commercially viable. Their fusion generators are designed to be smaller, cheaper, and faster to produce compared to existing technologies. The company utilizes pulsed accelerator technology, which is essential for addressing the Helium-3 crisis, a critical element for modern computing and clean energy. Helion Energy's business model involves selling these fusion generators to industries and governments seeking sustainable energy solutions, while also securing funding from investors and government entities. What sets Helion apart from competitors is their unique combination of steady magnetic and inertial fusion techniques, which allows them to create fusion engines that are significantly more efficient in size, cost, and development time. The company's goal is to have a commercial fusion plant operational within six years, aiming to lead the future of clean energy.

Everett, WashingtonHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$567.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_ECompany Stage

EnergyIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

401k

Parental leave

Life & disability insurance

PTO

Equity

Social events

Risks

Increased competition from Commonwealth Fusion Systems threatens Helion's market position.

Funding shortfall in the fusion industry may impact Helion's capital acquisition.

Emergence of cold fusion could disrupt Helion's hot fusion technology focus.

Differentiation

Helion's pulsed non-ignition technology offers low-cost, 24/7 power generation.

Fusion engines are 1,000 times smaller and 500 times cheaper than competitors'.

Helion addresses the Helium-3 crisis, crucial for computing and medical imaging.

Upsides

Helion aims to have a commercial fusion plant operational within six years.

OpenAI's interest in Helion's fusion power highlights potential for significant partnerships.

Helion's technology could replace current energy sources with limitless clean electricity.

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