Geothermal Drilling Engineering Intern — Real Project

Activate; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Fervo Energy is developing next-generation geothermal power to deliver firm, carbon-free energy at scale, anchored by our flagship Cape Station project in Milford, Utah. As a Drilling Intern, you'll own a defined project aimed at improving drilling performance on our active program — working closely with Fervo's drilling engineers to analyze performance data and apply advanced techniques.

You'll gain exposure to both office-based engineering and field operations, picking up hands‑on experience

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and adapt quickly to new challenges.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Comfort working with technical field data.
• Pursuing a relevant engineering degree with minimum GPA 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Support well planning and offset well analysis.
• Help prepare and QC daily drilling reports.
• Track drilling performance metrics (ROP, cost per foot, days per well).
• Assist with vendor and rig-site coordination as needed.
• Support special projects for the Drilling engineering team.

Skills

Communication

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Data interpretation

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Petroleum Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Job description

Fervo Energy is developing next-generation geothermal power to deliver firm, carbon-free energy at scale, anchored by our flagship Cape Station project in Milford, Utah. As a Drilling Intern, you'll own a defined project aimed at improving drilling performance on our active program — working closely with Fervo's drilling engineers to analyze performance data and apply advanced techniques.

You'll gain exposure to both office-based engineering and field operations, picking up hands‑on experience