Senior Mechanical Engineer - Geothermal Systems (Hybrid)

Fervo; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off & parental leave

Stock options & bonus program

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Fervo Energy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design and optimization of mechanical systems for our geothermal power plants. You will apply first-principles analysis, drive cost-effective, high-performance designs, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with process, electrical, reservoir, and drilling teams.

This role reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and emphasizes ownership over cost, safety, and constructability.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering in large capital projects.
• Proven track record leading projects & design through fabrication and testing.
• Deep expertise in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and structural mechanics.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Own specification generation, design, and analysis of mechanical systems for power generation and surface facilities.
• Drive first-principles tradeoff analysis across mechanical and thermal systems to optimize plant performance.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, accelerate, and standardize mechanical designs while maintaining technical excellence and reliability.
• Inform and support procurement efforts relating to mechanical equipment, systems, and vendor specifications for power plant designs.
• Act as a mentor to junior engineers and help in their development

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Structural mechanics

Leadership

Communication

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Fervo Energy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design and optimization of mechanical systems for our geothermal power plants. You will apply first-principles analysis, drive cost-effective, high-performance designs, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with process, electrical, reservoir, and drilling teams.

This role reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and emphasizes ownership over cost, safety, and constructability.