Senior Mechanical Engineer - Geothermal Systems Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Flexible paid time off

Incentive stock options

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

Fervo Energy, based in Oakland, CA, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and optimization of mechanical systems for innovative geothermal power plants. In this role, you'll apply advanced engineering principles to develop high-performance designs while mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, with at least 8 years of experience in large capital projects. The position includes a compensation range of $115,000 - $182,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own specification generation, design, and analysis of mechanical systems.
• Drive first-principles tradeoff analysis to optimize plant performance.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and standardize mechanical designs.
• Inform and support procurement efforts for power plant designs.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid Mechanics

Structural Mechanics

Leadership

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Fervo Energy, based in Oakland, CA, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and optimization of mechanical systems for innovative geothermal power plants. In this role, you'll apply advanced engineering principles to develop high-performance designs while mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, with at least 8 years of experience in large capital projects. The position includes a compensation range of $115,000 - $182,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.