Engineering Manager

Fervo Energy•Houston, TX

35d

About The Position

Geothermal energy currently represents a small fraction of the global electricity mix. While the resource is abundant, the primary challenge lies in developing cost-effective and repeatable methods for constructing geothermal power plants. Fervo is addressing this by building commercial-scale enhanced geothermal systems, shifting from first-of-a-kind projects to product-focused development. The current opportunity involves aggressive deployment to meet the growing demand for geothermal energy, positioning it as a key component of the global energy supply. The turboexpander-generator is critical to Fervo's power generation process. This role is for an Engineering Manager to oversee this essential component. The focus is not just on optimizing individual turbine packages, but on managing the entire conversion scope across a fleet, driving cost reductions in each iteration, and building a team capable of collaborating with leading OEMs while addressing any gaps. This position offers the chance to significantly influence the output of Fervo's geothermal plants for the next decade.

Requirements

Advanced understanding of mechanical or electrical equipment
B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, or other engineering or related discipline.
7+ years in of related work experience.
Proven track record leading and developing high-performing engineering teams

Nice To Haves

OEM experience.
Background building something that had to scale

Responsibilities

Own the Scope and the Cost
Drive technical delivery of the full turbomachinery scope from early engineering through commissioning handover.
Identify and drive standardization opportunities across turbine configurations, auxiliary systems, and installation methods.
Build turbomachinery design standards, specifications, and interface definitions that your team can execute repeatedly.
Own budget, cost, and execution for turbine and generator scope
Manage the OEMs
Serve as Fervo's primary technical interface to world class turboexpander OEMs.
Own vendor performance against schedule, technical, and contractual commitments.
Support procurement strategy and contract negotiations.
Lead the Team
Recruit, develop, and lead a large cross-functional team of engineers.
Build a team that owns outcomes.
Translate turbomachinery constraints into clear inputs for adjacent teams.