Geothermal ORC Design Intern — Hands-on Engineering Impact

Stanford Climate Ventures; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Fervo Energy is offering an engineering internship at our Houston headquarters with a focus on ORC design and process engineering for next-generation geothermal power systems. You will gain hands-on experience by working closely with the engineering team on real design workstreams throughout the 12-week program.

You will present your project成果 to executives and fellow interns, showcasing real results and potential next steps in a high-impact setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Industrial, or related engineering; rising junior or senior.
• Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to stakeholders.
• Eager to learn, take initiative, and adapt quickly to new challenges.
• Experience with heat and material balances.

Responsibilities

• Support ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle) design workstreams.
• Assist with process flow diagrams and equipment sizing/selection.
• Support mechanical design reviews.

Skills

Communication

Heat balances

Material balances

Initiative

Education

Engineering degree (B.S./M.S.)

Job description

Fervo Energy is offering an engineering internship at our Houston headquarters with a focus on ORC design and process engineering for next-generation geothermal power systems. You will gain hands-on experience by working closely with the engineering team on real design workstreams throughout the 12-week program.

You will present your project成果 to executives and fellow interns, showcasing real results and potential next steps in a high-impact setting.