Piping Designer

Fervo Energy; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plan

401(k) plan with company match

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Fervo Energy is seeking a senior piping designer to own routing and isometrics for large-diameter brine and process piping in a fast-moving, industry-leading environment.

You will collaborate with civil, mechanical, and process engineers, deliver constructible design packages, and help develop internal standards while coordinating with EPC partners to ensure design integrity and field readiness.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in piping design, engineering technology, or related field.
• 7+ years of piping design experience in power, geothermal, oil/gas, or industrial settings.
• Experience with large-diameter piping systems (6 inch+).
• Ability to produce complete piping design packages independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop piping routing layouts, isometrics, and support drawings for large-diameter systems.
• Produce detailed piping design packages from P&IDs and equipment layouts.
• Maintain line lists, piping materials specifications, and documentation.
• Coordinate with EPC partners on design deliverables and reviews.
• Contribute to internal piping design standards and closeout activities.

Skills

Piping design

Large-diameter piping

EPC coordination

Isometrics production

Field markups integration

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Piping Design or related discipline

Tools

Plant3D

PDMS

AutoCAD

Job description

Fervo Energy (NASDAQ: FRVO) is a modern power company developing next-generation geothermal resources to meet the growing demand for affordable, reliable, 24/7 carbon-free energy. Our mission is to transform geothermal into America’s most dependable and affordable source of clean, around-the-clock power. By combining innovations in horizontal drilling, fiber-optic sensing, and advanced reservoir engineering, Fervo has developed a repeatable approach to building utility-scale enhanced geothermal systems. Our flagship Cape Station development in Utah is planned to deliver 500 MW of firm, carbon-free power, and we are advancing a development pipeline of more than 50 GW. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers, geoscientists, operators, project builders, and business leaders working to make geothermal a cornerstone of a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future.

Position Description

This is a senior individual contributor role for an experienced piping designer who has routed large-diameter systems in industrial or power generation environments. You will own piping design deliverables for plant piping systems — developing routing solutions, producing isometrics, and coordinating with civil, mechanical, and process engineers to deliver complete, constructable design packages.

Brine systems present unique routing challenges: large pipe diameters, high temperatures, site constraints, and the need for creative, cost-effective solutions. This role is for someone who has solved these problems before and brings the experience and judgment to do it again in a fast-moving environment with limited margin for rework.

The right candidate works independently, interfaces with EPC partners effectively, and helps develop internal standards.

Responsibilities

Piping Design

Develop piping routing layouts, isometrics, and support drawings for large-diameter brine and process piping systems.

Produce detailed piping design packages from P&IDs, equipment layouts, and process engineering inputs.

Develop and maintain line lists, piping material specifications, and supporting documentation.

Incorporate field markups and design changes accurately and efficiently.

EPC and Vendor Coordination

Interface with EPC partners on piping design deliverables, design reviews, and field coordination.

Review EPC piping submittals for compliance with Fervo’s design standards and project requirements.

Participate in model reviews and constructability assessments.

Standards Development

Contribute to the development of Fervo’s internal piping design standards and material specifications.

Support as-built documentation and project closeout activities.

Qualifications

Required

Associate’s degree or higher in Piping Design, Engineering Technology, or related discipline; or equivalent professional experience.

7+ years of piping design experience in power generation, geothermal, oil and gas, or industrial environments.

Experience with large-diameter piping systems (6-inch and above).

Proficiency in Plant3D, PDMS, or AutoCAD.

Demonstrated ability to produce complete piping design packages independently.

Preferred

Experience with brine, geothermal fluid, or high-temperature water systems.

Familiarity with ASME B31.1 or B31.3 piping codes.

Experience coordinating piping design with EPC contractors in an owner’s engineer capacity.

Isometric drawing production experience and familiarity with stress analysis inputs.

Location

Fervo Energy has offices in Houston, TX, Golden, CO, Reno, NV, Oakland, CA, and Salt Lake City, UT. This position will be eligible for some hybrid work flexibility, but regular in-office presence at any of the above locations will be required.

• Fervo offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible employees include:
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
• A 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match
• Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave
• Family-building, fertility, hormonal health, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting support through Carrot
• A dependent care FSA for eligible child and elder care expenses
• An annual Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible wellness expenses, including fitness, financial planning, pet insurance, and pet care
• Employee ownership opportunities through Fervo’s Employee Stock Purchase Program, as well as stock option grants and bonus opportunities for eligible roles

Benefits and programs are subject to eligibility requirements and may change.

Our Workplace

Fervo Energy highly values having employees work in the office to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. This role follows a hybrid schedule, with team members expected to work in the office three days per week. Fervo considers this in-office schedule an essential function of the role. Your recruiter can share more information about the schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fervo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Fervo also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that an individual has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics.

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As set forth in Fervo Energy’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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