Senior Power Engineer

Fervo Energy; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) match

Hybrid work policy

Stock options

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Fervo Energy, headquartered in Houston, TX, seeks a Senior Power Engineer to lead electrical design for large-scale geothermal plants and drive standardization across projects.

You will mentor engineers, own critical specifications, and manage cost and constructability while ensuring compliance with IEEE, NEC, NERC, and NFPA standards. This role emphasizes collaboration with process, reservoir, and drilling teams and requires in-office presence in Houston three days a week.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to translate technical complexity into clear decisions.
• Experience leading high-performing engineering teams on large capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the electrical technical lead on major capital projects.
• Own specifications, design, and analysis of electrical systems for power generation and surface facilities.
• Lead the electrical design of transmission and substation systems from 13.8 kV through 500 kV.
• Drive first-principles tradeoff analysis across power delivery systems to optimize plant performance.
• Foster a culture of extreme ownership and collaboration across disciplines.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

B.S./M.S. Electrical Engineering

Job description

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

We are seeking senior engineers who are excited by Fervo’s mission, the opportunity to drive meaningful, impactful innovation, and the prospect of maintaining extreme ownership of the cost and constructability implications of their designs, knowing that each decision they make impacts the speed and scale of Fervo’s mission.

As a Senior Power Engineer, you will be a technical leader in the design and optimization of Fervo’s innovative power plants. You will apply advanced engineering judgment and first-principles analysis to develop high-performance, cost-effective plant designs, while mentoring junior engineers and influencing cross-disciplinary decision-making. As Fervo transitions from first‑of‑a‑kind projects to scaling deployment of its plants, you will play a key role in driving standardization and efficiency improvements across projects. You will report to the Power Engineering Manager (GRID Manager).

Responsibilities

Technical and Execution Leadership

Serve as the electrical technical lead on major capital projects.

Own specifications, design, and analysis of electrical systems for power generation and surface facilities (power delivery, systems, transmission, distribution, substations, etc.)

Lead the electrical design of transmission and substation systems from 13.8 kV through 500 kV: Station service power distribution; One-line diagrams; Protection and control drawings; AC/DC schematics; Equipment layouts; Gen-tie transmission lines

Drive first-principles tradeoff analysis across power delivery systems to optimize plant performance

Identify opportunities to simplify and accelerate designs while maintaining technical excellence

Inform and support procurement efforts relating to electrical scopes of power plant designs: Generator Step-Up (GSU) Transformers; Unit Auxiliary Transformers (UAT); Station Service Transformers (SST); HV and MV Substations; Generator circuit breakers (GCB); High-voltage breakers (AIS & GIS); Disconnect switches; Buswork; Reactive power equipment; Metering equipment; Station batteries and DC systems

Familiar with relevant codes, standards, and industry best practices. Ability to think critically about when and how to apply or modify best practices to meet bottom line objectives.

Support Fervo’s interconnection team as needed

Team and Culture

Recruit, coach, and develop a world-class team of electrical engineers

Instill a culture of extreme ownership — where engineers own cost, safety, and constructability, not just design. Encourage rapid iteration, bias for speed, and resilience under pressure

Foster collaboration across disciplines (process, electrical, reservoir, drilling) and with external partners

Qualifications

Required

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

8+ years of experience in electrical engineering in large capital projects.

Proven track record leading and developing high-performing engineering teams.

Deep expertise in power delivery and systems, transmission, distribution, and substations.

Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to translate technical complexity into clear decisions.

Strong knowledge of substations from 13.8 kV through 500 kV.

Experience specifying: Large power transformers; High-voltage circuit breakers; Disconnect switches; Instrument transformers; Protective relays; Station service equipment

Experience working with utilities or transmission owners.

Strong understanding of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, NERC, and NFPA standards.

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

A systems thinker who understands both engineering detail and the broader project lifecycle.

Comfortable working with utilities, OEMs, EPC contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Able to make sound engineering decisions with limited oversight.

Passionate about improving engineering standards and developing best practices.

Excited to solve complex technical challenges in support of the energy transition.

Success Profile

Builds clear, well-organized designs, specifications, and documentation that a reviewer, teammate, or backup owner can follow easily.

Owns work end-to-end — including cost, safety, and constructability — follows through to resolution, and escalates blockers early.

Communicates with clear action items, deadlines, and business context across engineering disciplines and external partners.

Uses technology, analysis tools, and automation thoughtfully while validating outputs and underlying assumptions.

Develops repeatable standards, best practices, and mentorship so the engineering organization can scale sustainably.

Location

Fervo Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX. This position requires regular in-office presence at our Houston office, with eligibility to participate in the Company’s hybrid work policy. Travel to field and project sites may be required as operational needs dictate.

• 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 a dollar-for-dollar company 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.