Director of Regional Public Affairs at Helion Energy

Everett, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

183000.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Affairs, Government Relations, Energy Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Management, Coalition Building, Communication, Permitting Infrastructure, NEPA, SEPA

Industry

Renewable Energy Power Generation

Description

About Helion We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone. Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). We are now operating Polaris, our next prototype on the path to the world's first fusion power plant. This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths – values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait. What You Will Be Doing: We're looking for a Regional Director of Public Affairs to join our Public Affairs Team. The Public Affairs Director will lead Helion's policy & engagement strategies for the Pacific Northwest. This role will build relationships with policymakers, Tribal governments, regulators, labor and community leaders across the Pacific Northwest to advance next-generation clean energy projects through commercial fusion power delivered at scale. You will report to the Senior Director of State & Local Affairs. This role requires regular presence at our headquarters in Everett WA, the site of the world's first commercial fusion power plant in Wenatchee WA, in the state capitol Olympia WA, and other Pacific Northwest communities as Helion scales. You Will: 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 Required Skills: 8+ years in public affairs, government relations, or energy policy Proven experience leading state or local policymaking efforts Experience with permitting infrastructure or energy projects a plus Strong communication, relationship management, and coalition-building skills Willingness to travel frequently throughout the Pacific Northwest to project sites and priority communities Experience with NEPA, SEPA (or comparable state processes), or utility and energy policy is beneficial but not required #LI-Onsite #LI-MM1 Total Compensation and Benefits Helion's compensation package includes a competitively benchmarked base salary, meaningful equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation is determined through a holistic evaluation of your experience, qualifications, and our commitment to internal equity - ensuring fairness and transparency across our teams. We are committed to fostering a fair and equitable environment in every aspect of our operations, including compensation. This is an exempt salaried role. Annual Base Pay $134,000—$183,000 USD Benefits Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to: • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families • 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days) • 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break • Up to 5% employer 401(k) match • Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance • Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks) • Annual wellness stipend Helion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.

Responsibilities

The Public Affairs Director will lead Helion's policy and engagement strategies for the Pacific Northwest, building relationships with various stakeholders to advance clean energy projects. This role involves representing the company in hearings and community meetings while engaging with Tribal Nations and community groups.