Engineering Manager, ORC Systems & Plant Layout (Hybrid)

Fervo Energy; Houston, Oakland (TX, CA); Hybrid; USD 189,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Fervo Energy in Houston, TX, is seeking an Engineering Manager for the ORC equipment and plant layout. You will own the design, cost, and schedule for air-cooled condenser, heat exchangers, pumps, piping, and low-voltage equipment across multiple projects.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, manage budget and scope from design through startup, and collaborate with EPCs, Supply Chain, and Operations to scale deployment of geothermal power solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering.
• 6+ years designing and delivering hardware in manufacturing, energy, aerospace, automotive, or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience directly managing an engineering team, including hiring, performance management, and technical mentorship.
• Experience owning a piece of equipment or a system from concept through analysis, procurement, build, test, and startup or production release.
• Track record of high performance in a fast-paced, fast-scaling, or manufacturing-mode environment.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and OEM facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Own budget, schedule, and technical execution for the ORC equipment scope across all projects and basins.
• Lead a cross-functional team and coordinate with stakeholders including Operations and Supply Chain.
• Own plant layout and 3D model to ensure constructability and maintainability.
• Support design reviews and disseminate higher level requirements to the group.
• Evaluate vendor bids, own specifications and FAT/ITP processes with suppliers.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Thermodynamics

Heat Transfer

Fluid Systems

3D CAD

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Revit

Job description

Fervo Energy in Houston, TX, is seeking an Engineering Manager for the ORC equipment and plant layout. You will own the design, cost, and schedule for air-cooled condenser, heat exchangers, pumps, piping, and low-voltage equipment across multiple projects.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, manage budget and scope from design through startup, and collaborate with EPCs, Supply Chain, and Operations to scale deployment of geothermal power solutions.