Senior Electrical Power System Studies Engineer

Fervo Energy • Houston, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Electrical Power Engineer, you will serve as a technical authority on electrical system studies supporting Fervo’s geothermal power plant development and associated transmission interconnections. You will perform and lead power system analyses ranging from grid interconnection studies to plant-level studies supporting capital, maintenance, and reliability projects, using industry-standard tools including PSCAD, PSLF, and ETAP. You will mentor junior engineers and contribute to standards and procedure development, design tasks, and cross-functional engineering work as Fervo scales its fleet. This role reports to the Power Engineering Manager.

The position supports geothermal generation facilities and interconnection projects through transient overvoltage, dynamic stability, power flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, and arc-flash studies. It also involves leading and supporting interconnection processes with transmission providers, evaluating study results, maintaining plant models, producing documented technical reports, and collaborating with internal disciplines and external partners.

The role is eligible for hybrid work, with regular in-office presence required at one of Fervo Energy’s offices in Houston, Golden, Reno, Oakland, or Salt Lake City. Team members are expected to work in the office three days per week, and this schedule is considered an essential function of the role.

Requirements

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of power systems engineering experience, with demonstrated expertise in electrical system studies for generation, transmission, or large industrial facilities.
• Hands-on proficiency in PSCAD for electromagnetic transient and transient overvoltage studies.
• Hands-on proficiency in PSLF and/or ETAP for dynamic stability and power flow analysis.
• Proficiency in ETAP for short-circuit analysis, protection coordination, and arc-flash incident energy studies in accordance with IEEE 1584.
• Experience with grid interconnection studies and familiarity with FERC, NERC, and regional RTO/ISO interconnection requirements and study processes.
• Ability to produce professional-quality study reports and communicate complex technical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, including demonstrated experience mentoring engineers.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or active pursuit of one.
• Experience with geothermal, renewable, or other utility-scale generation interconnection.
• Familiarity with NERC reliability standards, including MOD, PRC, and FAC series, and compliance processes.
• Experience developing or reviewing relay protection settings and protection philosophies.
• Background in electrical standards and procedure development for operations or maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of NEC, NESC, and IEEE standards applicable to power generation facilities.
• Proficiency in PSSE for dynamic stability and power flow analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform transient overvoltage studies using PSCAD to evaluate switching transients, lightning, and equipment overvoltage risks.
• Conduct dynamic stability studies using PSLF or PSSE and ETAP, including generator modeling and voltage and frequency response analysis.
• Execute power flow studies using PSLF or PSSE and ETAP to assess operating conditions, equipment loading, and voltage profiles.
• Perform short-circuit analysis in ETAP to size equipment, verify protective device ratings, and support code compliance.
• Develop protection system studies and relay coordination in ETAP for generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
• Conduct arc-flash incident energy analysis in ETAP in accordance with IEEE 1584; prepare hazard labels and mitigation recommendations.
• Lead and support interconnection study processes with RTOs, ISOs, and transmission owners, including scoping meetings, study reviews, and dispute resolution.
• Prepare and review power flow and stability models for transmission provider submissions, and coordinate generator model validation under NERC MOD standards.
• Evaluate interconnection study results and translate technical findings into design and equipment requirements.
• Track applicable interconnection standards and tariff requirements and maintain compliant study methodologies.
• Perform plant electrical system studies supporting capital projects, including new well pads, power delivery infrastructure, and substation upgrades.
• Provide engineering analysis for maintenance and reliability programs, including equipment ratings validation, protection updates, and operational improvement studies.
• Develop and maintain accurate ETAP and PSLF/PSCAD plant models that reflect as-built conditions and subsequent modifications.
• Produce documented study reports describing assumptions, results, and recommendations for internal use and external regulatory submission.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in study methodology, software tools, and engineering practices.
• Promote accountability for safety, constructability, and cost implications of engineering analyses.
• Review team members’ study reports and design deliverables for quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with process, mechanical, civil, drilling, and reservoir teams, as well as external consultants and utility partners.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of electrical engineering standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Support electrical equipment selection, one-line diagram development, and protection system design as project needs require.
• Support procurement through technical evaluation of equipment submittals, vendor proposals, and relay or protection settings.
• Perform other engineering duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 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.
• Dependent care FSA for eligible child and elder care expenses.
• Annual Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible wellness expenses, including fitness, financial planning, pet insurance, and pet care.
• Employee ownership opportunities through the Employee Stock Purchase Program, stock option grants, and bonus opportunities for eligible roles.

What This Job Offers

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