Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Fervo Energy • Houston, TX

83d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, you will be a technical leader in the design and optimization of instrumentation & controls systems for 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related degree from an ABET accredited program
• 7 years of experience in Instrumentation & Control Engineering experience or related role
• Strong working knowledge of industry standards and regulations
• Ability to lead and mentor junior staff
• Advanced oral and written communication skills, and a proven ability to write clear, thorough technical reports
• Knowledge and application of National Electrical Code (NEC), International Society of Automation (ISA) and other applicable industry codes and standards as they apply to control system specification and design
• Understanding of various process equipment such as vessels, tanks, heat exchangers & coolers, heaters, rotating equipment (pumps and compressors), packaged equipment, valves & specialty items
• General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications
• Field experience preferred
• Experience with process flow/P&ID development, control narratives, Cause & Effect charts, SIS design, instrumentation studies, valve and instrument sizing, and automation/control system architecture
• Ability to assist Process/Mechanical Engineers, support field evaluations and HAZOP/PHA reviews, and contribute to procurement (specifications, bid documents, instrument/PLC I/O lists)

Responsibilities

• Own specification generation, design, and analysis of instrumentation and control systems - including sensors, control logic, and automation architecture for power generation projects
• Drive first-principles tradeoff analysis across instrumentation, control strategies, and automations systems to optimize plant safety, reliability, and performance
• Identify opportunities to simplify, accelerate, and standardize I&C designs while maintaining technical excellence and reliability
• Inform and support procurement efforts relating to instrumentation and controls scopes, including equipment specifications, control hardware, and vendor packages for power plant designs
• Demonstrate extreme ownership by taking responsibility for cost, safety, and constructability in addition to design
• Work with urgency and resilience, embracing rapid iteration and maintaining high performance under pressure
• Collaborate closely across disciplines (process, electrical, reservoir, drilling) as well as with external partners to drive integrated solutions
• Contribute to a culture of technical excellence and accountability, modeling the values that define a world-class engineering team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees