Facilities Engineering Intern

Fervo Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Job summary

Fervo Energy in Houston invites you to join our Facilities Engineering Internship. You will work on the Brine Transfer Unit (BTU) and gain hands-on exposure to the gathering network that moves geothermal brine from wellfields to the power block, under day-one guidance from your manager.

You will present your project to executives and peers at the end of the 12-week program, while coordinating with engineering, commercial, and corporate teams to deliver real results for our geothermal growth.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior bachelor's candidate wrapping up within the next year.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including comfort presenting to stakeholders and leadership.
• Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and adapt quickly to new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support brine transfer unit (BTU) scope
• Assist with gathering system design review and documentation
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams on pipeline-related deliverables

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Presentation to stakeholders

Initiative and adaptability

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Civil/Petroleum Engineering

Job description

Description

Internship Overview

You won't be running coffee orders or shuffling paperwork this summer. At Fervo, interns are handed something real: a project of your own, scoped with your manager on day one and yours to drive for the full 12 weeks. You'll work side-by-side with the teams building the next generation of geothermal energy, tackling problems that genuinely move the business forward. At the end of the summer, you'll present your work to our executive leadership team, department leads, and fellow interns, sharing real results with a real audience. This is a real seat at the table - and a real shot at what comes next.

Position Description

Fervo Energy is developing next-generation geothermal power to deliver firm, carbon-free energy at scale. Our flagship Cape Station development in Milford, Utah is one of the largest next-generation geothermal developments in the world, and our Houston headquarters houses the engineering, commercial, and corporate teams driving Fervo's growth.

As a Facilities Engineering Intern, you'll dig into the Brine Transfer Unit (BTU), the gathering network that carries geothermal brine from the wellfield to the power block, supporting design review, technical documentation, and coordination with cross-functional engineering teams.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Support brine transfer unit (BTU) scope
• Assist with gathering system design review and documentation
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams on pipeline-related deliverables

Required Qualifications

• Rising Junior, Senior bachelor's candidate wrapping up within the next year - we're building a pipeline toward full-time offers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting to stakeholders and leadership
• Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and adapt quickly to new challenges

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or Petroleum Engineering degrees preferred
• Interest in facilities design and energy infrastructure