Senior I&C Engineer – Geothermal Powerblock (Hybrid)

Fervo Energy; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fervo Energy in Reno, NV is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to design and maintain control systems for geothermal power plants. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 9-12 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include developing SCADA applications, programming PLCs, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure design integration. This position allows for some hybrid flexibility with in-office presence required in Reno or other specified locations.

Qualifications

• 9‑12 years of experience in Instrumentation & Control Engineering or related role.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards like NEC and ISA.
• Exceptional communication skills with proven technical report writing ability.

Responsibilities

• Design control system architectures for geothermal power blocks.
• Develop and maintain SCADA applications for plant operations.
• Program PLCs for control systems, creating a full I&C drawing package.

Skills

Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Control system architectures

SCADA applications

Allen-Bradley PLC programming

Communication networks troubleshooting

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Ignition

Job description

Fervo Energy in Reno, NV is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to design and maintain control systems for geothermal power plants. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 9-12 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include developing SCADA applications, programming PLCs, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure design integration. This position allows for some hybrid flexibility with in-office presence required in Reno or other specified locations.