Senior Power Engineer

Fervo Energy • Houston, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fervo Energy is seeking senior engineers to help develop and optimize innovative geothermal power plants. The Senior Power Engineer will serve as a technical leader, applying advanced engineering judgment and first-principles analysis to create high-performance, cost-effective designs. The role includes mentoring junior engineers, influencing cross-disciplinary decisions, and advancing standardization and efficiency as Fervo scales from first-of-a-kind projects to broader deployment. The position reports to the Power Engineering Manager (GRID Manager).

The role requires regular in-office presence at Fervo’s Houston office and is eligible for the company’s hybrid work policy. Team members are expected to work in the office three days per week. Travel to field and project sites may be required as operational needs dictate.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of electrical engineering experience on large capital projects.
• A proven track record leading and developing high-performing engineering teams.
• Deep expertise in power delivery and systems, transmission, distribution, and substations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, including the ability to translate technical complexity into clear decisions.
• Strong knowledge of substations from 13.8 kV through 500 kV.
• Experience specifying large power transformers, high-voltage circuit breakers, disconnect switches, instrument transformers, protective relays, and station service equipment.
• Experience working with utilities or transmission owners.
• Strong understanding of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, NERC, and NFPA standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Systems thinking that encompasses engineering detail and the broader project lifecycle.
• Comfort working with utilities, OEMs, EPC contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to make sound engineering decisions with limited oversight.
• Interest in improving engineering standards and developing best practices.
• Enthusiasm for solving complex technical challenges in support of the energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the electrical technical lead on major capital projects.
• Own specifications, design, and analysis of electrical systems for power generation and surface facilities, including power delivery, transmission, distribution, and substations.
• Lead electrical design of transmission and substation systems from 13.8 kV through 500 kV, including station service power distribution, one-line diagrams, protection and control drawings, AC/DC schematics, equipment layouts, and gen-tie transmission lines.
• Drive first-principles tradeoff analysis across power delivery systems to optimize plant performance.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and accelerate designs while maintaining technical excellence.
• Inform and support procurement efforts related to electrical scopes, including transformers, substations, breakers, switches, buswork, reactive power equipment, metering equipment, and station battery and DC systems.
• Apply relevant codes, standards, and industry best practices with critical judgment to meet bottom-line objectives.
• Support Fervo’s interconnection team as needed.
• Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing team of electrical engineers.
• Promote extreme ownership of cost, safety, and constructability, along with rapid iteration, speed, and resilience under pressure.
• Foster collaboration across engineering disciplines and with external partners.
• Develop repeatable standards, best practices, and mentorship practices that support organizational growth.

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