Senior Electrical Power Engineer

Fervo Energy • Houston, TX

102d

About The Position

As Senior Electrical Power Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design and optimization of Fervo’s innovative geothermal power plants. You will be responsible for advancing the electrical systems that enable reliable, cost-effective, and scalable clean energy production — from high-voltage transmission and distribution to plant-level integration. As Fervo moves from engineering first-of-a-kind projects to widespread scaling, you will help establish technical excellence in electrical design and set the standard for repeatable, efficient project delivery. To be successful in this role, you must possess deep technical expertise in electrical power engineering and bring a collaborative approach to working with subsurface, facilities, and project execution teams. You will report to the Electrical Engineering Supervisor.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems
• Expertise in power delivery systems, including transmission, distribution, and substations
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and mentor other engineers
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical complexity into clear, actionable decision

Responsibilities

• Lead design, specification, and analysis of electrical power systems for generation, transmission, distribution, and substations
• Perform system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection coordination, transient analysis) to ensure safety and reliability
• Develop equipment specifications, review vendor packages, and support procurement and commissioning
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and interconnection requirements
• Partner with facilities, subsurface, contractors, and vendors to deliver integrated project solutions
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to development of company-wide electrical standards
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify, accelerate, and enhance design quality

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Flexible paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Incentive stock options program
• Bonus incentive program
• 401(k) plan with employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees