Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Geothermal

Fervo Energy Co.; Houston, Oakland, Reno (TX, CA, NV); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Fervo Energy Co. seeks an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead the design and optimization of I&C systems for its geothermal power plants. You will develop high-performance, cost-effective plant designs, mentor junior engineers, and drive standardization across projects.

You will design control architectures for standardized 50 MW blocks, program Rockwell PLCs, and develop comprehensive I&C drawings while coordinating with IT/OT and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure, integrated systems.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 7 years of Instrumentation & Control Engineering experience or related role.
• Knowledge of NEC/ISA and industry codes relevant to control systems.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to write clear technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Design control system architectures for standardized 50 MW geothermal blocks.
• Develop and maintain Ignition SCADA applications (Perspective) including screens and alarms.
• Program Rockwell PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix) in Studio 5000; contribute to shared library.
• Produce complete I&C drawing packages: wiring diagrams, I/O lists, schematics.
• Review P&IDs; size and select instrumentation and valves; ensure proper documentation.
• Design control panels and coordinate with fabricators through FAT.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial networks (Modbus, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, OPC-UA).
• Support field construction, SAT, loop checks, and commissioning activities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

PLC programming

SCADA

Electrical knowledge

Education

ABET accredited degree

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Ignition Perspective

P&ID drafting

Job description

Fervo Energy Co. seeks an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead the design and optimization of I&C systems for its geothermal power plants. You will develop high-performance, cost-effective plant designs, mentor junior engineers, and drive standardization across projects.

You will design control architectures for standardized 50 MW blocks, program Rockwell PLCs, and develop comprehensive I&C drawings while coordinating with IT/OT and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure, integrated systems.