Electrical Power Engineer

Fervo Energy•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Electrical Power Engineer will play a key role on Fervo's Power Delivery Team, supporting the design, analysis, and implementation of electrical power systems across geothermal development projects. This role will contribute to a wide variety of power delivery initiatives, including transmission systems, distribution networks, substations, interconnections, and renewable energy integration. Working closely with internal engineering teams, consultants, vendors, and construction partners, the Electrical Power Engineer will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with industry standards. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, collaborating across disciplines, and contributing to the development of innovative energy infrastructure. The Electrical Power Engineer will report to the Lead Electrical Power Engineer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Basic knowledge of electrical engineering principles, power systems, and engineering design practices
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
Familiarity with electrical analysis software such as ETAP or SKM
Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills with demonstrated critical thinking ability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong attention to detail, organization, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Internship, consulting, utility, or industry experience related to electrical power systems
Experience designing transmission, distribution, or substation systems
Experience with renewable energy integration, power generation, or coal-fired power plant retirement studies
Project management experience
Knowledge of applicable electrical industry standards, codes, and regulations

Responsibilities

Perform engineering, technical, and financial analyses for a variety of electrical power projects
Conduct power system planning and operational studies, including reliability assessments and economic dispatch evaluations
Perform load flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection coordination, transient stability, and switching transient studies using power system modeling software
Apply fundamental electrical engineering principles to support project planning, design, and execution
Develop life-cycle cost analyses by preparing engineering performance estimates and project cost assumptions
Support the electrical design and execution of transmission, distribution, substation, and renewable energy integration projects
Provide technical input during project scoping and identify Front-End Engineering & Design (FEED) and implementation deliverables required for the electrical scope of the project
Review and approve electrical equipment specification sheets prior to procurement and support the purchasing of equipment and materials
Support the development and maintenance of company electrical equipment specifications, engineering standards, and installation standards
Ensure assigned projects comply with company standards and applicable industry codes and regulations, including NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA, API, and NEMA
Interface with engineering consultants, plant personnel, E&I vendors, construction contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout all phases of project execution
Provide electrical engineering support on multidisciplinary capital projects
Communicate site preferences, approved manufacturers, and technical requirements to engineering contractors during project development
Take ownership of assigned electrical work packages and monitor engineering contractor progress to maintain project schedules
Provide timely technical feedback on engineering deliverables, estimates, and project milestones