Geothermal ORC Design Intern — Real Projects & Impact

Fervo Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Fervo Energy in Houston, TX is offering a 12‑week summer internship focused on ORC design and process engineering. You will work with engineering teams on real projects and present results to leadership at the end of the internship.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience in heat and material balances, data analysis, and communicating with stakeholders. Enrolled in a BS/MS in mechanical/chemical/industrial engineering, rising junior or senior, with a drive to learn and contribute.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a BS/MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Industrial, or similar engineering degree as a rising Junior or Senior wrapping up within the next year.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting to stakeholders and leadership.
• Eagerness 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

Presentation to leadership

Initiative

Heat and material balances

Education

Engineering BS/MS (Mechanical/Aerospace/Chemical/Industrial)

Rising Junior or Senior in next year

Job description

Fervo Energy in Houston, TX is offering a 12‑week summer internship focused on ORC design and process engineering. You will work with engineering teams on real projects and present results to leadership at the end of the internship.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience in heat and material balances, data analysis, and communicating with stakeholders. Enrolled in a BS/MS in mechanical/chemical/industrial engineering, rising junior or senior, with a drive to learn and contribute.