Electrical Power Engineer

Fervo Energy • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Electrical Power Engineer will support Fervo Energy’s Power Delivery Team in the design, analysis, and implementation of electrical power systems across geothermal development projects. The role contributes to transmission systems, distribution networks, substations, interconnections, and renewable energy integration. The engineer works with internal engineering teams, consultants, vendors, and construction partners to help deliver projects safely, efficiently, and in accordance with industry standards.

The position involves engineering and financial analyses, power system planning and operational studies, and electrical design and execution support. It also includes reviewing equipment specifications, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards, and supporting multidisciplinary capital projects throughout their development and execution. The role follows a hybrid schedule, with employees expected to work in a Fervo office three days per week.

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 and 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 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.
• Support the electrical design and execution of transmission, distribution, substation, and renewable energy integration projects.
• Review and approve electrical equipment specification sheets before procurement.
• Ensure assigned projects comply with company standards and applicable industry codes and regulations, including NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA, API, and NEMA.
• Coordinate with engineering consultants, plant personnel, E&I vendors, construction contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• A 401(k) plan with up to 6% 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level