Senior Electrical Testing & Commissioning Engineer

Fervo Energy; New York, Milford, Salt Lake City, Reno (NY, UT, UT, NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plan

401(k) with up to 6% match

Paid time off

Stock options & bonus opportunities

Job summary

Fervo Energy seeks a Senior Electrical Testing & Commissioning Engineer to lead NETA acceptance testing and field commissioning across geothermal projects. You will develop test plans, witness tests, and coordinate with third‑party testers, OEMs, and internal engineers, ensuring safe energization and documented handover.

You will work across multiple sites (Houston, Salt Lake City, Reno, Milford) with substantial travel, contributing to the reliability and efficiency of EG&A systems and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on electrical testing and commissioning experience.
• Strong background in NETA acceptance testing for power generation, substation, or industrial projects.
• Experience with NETA ATS/MTS, ANSI/NETA ATS, IEEE, NFPA 70B standards.
• Ability to develop test requirements and commissioning procedures.
• Proficiency reviewing NETA test reports and identifying deficiencies.
• Field environment experience with 25–75% travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ITPs for electrical systems based on standards.
• Define pre-commissioning, commissioning, and energization sequences.
• Prepare commissioning procedures, test packages, and work permits.
• Manage commissioning schedule and coordinate with contractors and OEMs.
• Lead safety reviews and energization readiness for major equipment.
• Lead NETA acceptance testing for MV/LV equipment and witness tests.
• Review test reports, identify non-conformances, and drive resolution.
• Coordinate with operations for system turnover and handover.

Skills

NETA testing

Protection coordination

Field testing

Third‑party management

Testing procedures

Transformer testing

Switchgear testing

Arc flash safety

VFDs & motors testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA/DCS/PLC integration testing

NETA ATS/MTS knowledge

Job description

Senior Electrical Testing & Commissioning Engineer

Houston, TX; Milford, UT; Reno, NV; Salt Lake City, UT

About Fervo Energy

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

The Senior Electrical Testing & Commissioning Engineer plans, executes, and oversees electrical testing and commissioning across Fervo’s geothermal power projects. The role covers the full commissioning lifecycle from pre-commissioning inspections and factory acceptance testing through field testing, system energization, and handover to operations. Equipment scope includes medium- and low-voltage switchgear, power transformers, instrument transformers (PTs and CTs), circuit breakers, protective relays, cables, MCCs, VFDs, motors, generators, and plant grounding systems.

This role is Fervo’s internal expert on electrical acceptance testing. The engineer works directly with third-party NETA-accredited testing companies to scope, schedule, witness, and review testing across all equipment categories. They will also develop Fervo’s own test requirements and commissioning procedures, based on NETA ATS/MTS and supplemented by IEEE, NFPA 70B, and manufacturer requirements, and will work closely with Fervo’s internal Electrical Engineers to keep test scopes technically sound and consistent with the project’s protection and operational philosophy.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for all electrical systems, based on design specifications, protection philosophies, and applicable standards (NETA, IEEE, IEC).

Define pre-commissioning, commissioning, and energization sequences to ensure safe and orderly system startup.

Prepare commissioning procedures, test packages, method statements, and work permits for electrical testing activities.

Manage the electrical commissioning schedule and coordinate with EPC contractors, NETA testing firms, OEMs, and internal stakeholders.

Lead pre-energization safety reviews (PSSRs) and energization readiness walkdowns for major electrical equipment.

NETA Acceptance Testing & Electrical Inspection

Lead NETA acceptance testing (per ANSI/NETA ATS) for MV and LV equipment including cables, switchgear, power transformers, instrument transformers (PTs and CTs), circuit breakers, protective relays, MCCs, VFDs, motors, and grounding systems. Tests are performed either directly or through third-party contractors.

Review and formally accept NETA and other electrical test reports for all equipment categories. Identify deficiencies, out-of-tolerance values, or failed tests, and drive resolution with the testing contractor, OEM, or internal engineering.

Witness relay functional testing; review protection coordination studies, relay settings, and arc flash analyses; and verify correct implementation in the field before energization.

Perform or witness specific acceptance tests including cable insulation resistance, DC hipot, and VLF testing; breaker contact resistance and timing; transformer turns ratio (TTR); power factor and dissipation factor; insulation power factor; and CT/PT accuracy and polarity.

Verify control and interlocking logic, including integration testing between protection systems and SCADA/DCS/PLC platforms, in coordination with Fervo’s internal Electrical Engineers.

Track all test failures, non-conformances, and open punch items through a live deficiency register and drive each to documented closure.

Contractor & Stakeholder Coordination

Serve as Fervo’s primary contact for third-party NETA testing companies, managing scope, schedules, resource deployment, and test report acceptance from mobilization through closeout.

Develop and maintain Fervo’s internal electrical test requirements, commissioning procedures, and acceptance criteria, based on NETA ATS/MTS, IEEE, and NFPA 70B, and updated as project requirements evolve.

Work closely with Fervo’s internal Electrical Engineers throughout test planning and execution to align test scopes with design intent, resolve technical questions from test results, and ensure findings are reflected in engineering records and as-built documentation.

Participate and/or run daily commissioning coordination meetings and keep project leadership informed on status, open items, and technical risks.

Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams on energization sequencing and system turnover.

Documentation & Handover

Compile and maintain complete commissioning documentation packages including test records, punch lists, deviation logs, as-built markups, and turnover dossiers.

Prepare commissioning completion reports and handover packages for operations, confirming all systems have been tested, accepted, and documented.

Communicate lessons learned from commissioning to engineering and project teams for use on future projects.

Qualifications

Required

7+ years of hands-on experience in electrical testing and commissioning, with a strong background in NETA acceptance testing on power generation, substation, or industrial projects.

Direct field experience conducting NETA acceptance testing on cables, switchgear, power transformers, instrument transformers (PTs and CTs), circuit breakers, protective relays, MCCs, VFDs, motors, and grounding systems per ANSI/NETA ATS.

Ability to develop electrical test requirements, commissioning procedures, and acceptance criteria based on NETA ATS/MTS, IEEE, and NFPA standards.

Proficiency reviewing and evaluating NETA test reports across all equipment types; able to identify anomalies, out-of-tolerance results, and equipment deficiencies and provide sound technical dispositions.

Working knowledge of protection coordination and arc flash safety. Able to read and work from protection coordination studies, relay setting sheets, SLDs, cable schedules, and loop diagrams.

Experience managing third-party NETA testing contractors, including scope development, work planning, witnessing, and test report acceptance.

Comfortable working in a field environment with regular site travel during commissioning campaigns (25-75% travel expected, depending on site activities).

Clear written and verbal communication skills; able to document test results, deficiencies, and risk dispositions for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Candidates without a degree but with strong, directly relevant commissioning experience will be considered.

Experience on utility-scale power generation projects including geothermal, conventional thermal, wind, or solar.

NETA Level III or Level IV Electrical Testing Technician certification (ANSI/NETA ETT) strongly preferred.

Familiarity with SCADA/DCS/PLC integration testing and I&C commissioning in a power plant environment.

Certifications in condition monitoring technologies such as Infrared Testing, Ultrasound, and the use of relevant electrical test equipment.

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering.

Working knowledge of ANSI/NETA ATS & MTS, NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B, and IEEE C57, C37, and 80 series and other relevant standards.

Location

Fervo Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX with growing offices in Oakland, CA, Golden, CO, Salt Lake City, UT, Reno, NV and Milford UT. This position is best located in Salt Lake City, Reno, Milford or Houston, due to extensive travel during relevant commissioning activities, and co-location with supporting team members.

• 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 up to 6% 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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