Rotating Equipment Engineer

Fervo Energy • Houston, TX

89d

About The Position

As a Rotating Equipment Engineer, you will be a technical leader in the design and optimization of rotating equipment 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

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in the design, selection, and analysis of rotating equipment for large capital projects.
• Proven track record in overseeing equipment lifecycle activities – from specification and procurement to commissioning, troubleshooting, and reliability improvement.
• Strong knowledge in rotating machinery design principles, vibration analysis, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to translate technical complexity into clear decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own specification generation, design, and analysis of rotating equipment – including pumps, compressors, turbines, and auxiliary systems for power generation and surface facilities.
• Drive first-principles tradeoff analysis across rotating equipment performance, efficiency, and reliability to optimize plant performance.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, accelerate, and standardize equipment designs, configurations, and maintenance approaches while maintaining technical excellence and reliability.
• Inform and support procurement efforts relating to rotating equipment, including vendor specification, technical bid evaluations, and quality assurance 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
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees