Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer Grid Interconnect

Fervo Energy Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fervo Energy Company is seeking a Senior Electrical Power Engineer to lead electrical system studies for geothermal power plant development and interconnections. You will model, analyze, and report on grid interactions, plant-level studies, and reliability enhancements, using PSCAD, PSLF, and ETAP.

You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to standards, and collaborate with process, mechanical, drilling, and reservoir teams to scale Fervo's fleet safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• 8+ years in power systems engineering with expertise in generation/transmission.
• Hands-on PSCAD EMT and transient overvoltage experience.
• Experience with PSLF/PSSE and ETAP for stability, power flow and short-circuit analyses.
• Familiarity with interconnection processes per FERC/NERC regional standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform power system studies from interconnection to plant-level analyses.
• Develop and maintain ETAP/PSLF/PSCAD models reflecting as-built conditions.
• Prepare clear study reports with assumptions, results and recommendations.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to standards and procedures.

Skills

Power systems engineering

EMT analysis

Interconnection studies

Mentoring engineers

Technical communication

Education

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

PE license (preferred)

Tools

PSCAD

PSLF

ETAP

PSSE

Job description

Fervo Energy Company is seeking a Senior Electrical Power Engineer to lead electrical system studies for geothermal power plant development and interconnections. You will model, analyze, and report on grid interactions, plant-level studies, and reliability enhancements, using PSCAD, PSLF, and ETAP.

You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to standards, and collaborate with process, mechanical, drilling, and reservoir teams to scale Fervo's fleet safely and efficiently.