Position DescriptionFervo Energy is applying first-principles engineering and a manufacturing mindset to geothermal power, an industry that has operated the same way for decades. Rather than deploying one-off energy projects, we are building standardized, repeatable GeoBlocks designed to get cheaper, faster, and more reliable with every iteration.
Fervo deploys an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) power plant to convert heat to electricity. At the heart of the power plant is heat transfer and fluid handling equipment, including the air-cooled condenser, shell-and-tube heat exchangers, feed pumps, pressure vessels, and the piping and cabling that connect them. That equipment is the biggest driver of the power plant construction cost, footprint, and thermal performance, which makes it the place where designing a product instead of a project pays off the most.
Fervo's geothermal power plants rely on complex brine and process piping systems to move high-temperature fluid from wells to power conversion equipment and back. We're seeking a talented Piping Designer with both Revit and Siemens NX (or similar) experience to join our team. As a key member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your design/layout skillset, bringing conceptual designs into reality. The Piping Designer is responsible for the detailed design of these systems - including large-diameter brine routing, piping layout, and isometric drawing production - supporting Fervo's active project deployments and EPC coordination.
This is a senior individual contributor role for an experienced piping designer who has routed large-diameter systems in industrial or power generation environments. You will own piping design deliverables for plant piping systems - developing routing solutions, producing isometrics, and coordinating with civil, mechanical, and process engineers to deliver complete, constructable design packages.
Brine systems present unique routing challenges: large pipe diameters, high temperatures, site constraints, and the need for creative, cost-effective solutions. This role is for someone who has solved these problems before and brings the experience and judgment to do it again in a fast-moving environment with limited margin for rework.
The right candidate works independently, interfaces with EPC partners effectively, and helps develop internal standards.
ResponsibilitiesPiping Design
- Develop piping routing layouts, isometrics, and support drawings for large-diameter brine and process piping systems
- Produce detailed piping design packages from P&IDs, equipment layouts, and process engineering inputs
- Develop and maintain line lists, piping material specifications, and supporting documentation
- Incorporate field markups and design changes accurately and efficiently
EPC and Vendor Coordination
- Interface with EPC partners on piping design deliverables, design reviews, and field coordination
- Review EPC piping submittals for compliance with Fervo's design standards and project requirements
- Participate in model reviews and constructability assessments
Standards Development
- Contribute to the development of Fervo's internal piping design standards and material specifications
- Support as-built documentation and project closeout activities
QualificationsRequired- Associate's degree or higher in Piping Design, Engineering Technology, or related discipline; or equivalent professional experience
- 7+ years of piping design experience in power generation, geothermal, oil and gas, or industrial environments
- Experience with large-diameter piping systems (6-inch and above)
- Proficiency in Plant3D, AutoCAD, Revit, Siemens NX or similar.
- Demonstrated ability to produce complete piping design packages independently
Preferred- Experience with brine, geothermal fluid, or high-temperature water systems
- Familiarity with ASME B31.1 or B31.3 piping codes
- Experience coordinating piping design with EPC contractors in an owner's engineer capacity
- Isometric drawing production experience and familiarity with stress analysis inputs
LocationFervo Energy has offices in Houston, TX, Golden, CO, Reno, NV, Oakland, CA, and Salt Lake City, UT. This position will be eligible for some hybrid work flexibility, but regular in-office presence at the Houston, Texas office will be required.
Benefits & Perks- Fervo offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible employees include:
- Medical, dental, and vision plan options
- Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
- A 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
- A dependent care FSA for eligible child and elder care expenses
- An annual Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible wellness expenses, including fitness, financial planning, pet insurance, and pet care
- Employee ownership opportunities through Fervo's Employee Stock Purchase Program, as well as LTI and bonus opportunities for eligible roles
Benefits and programs are subject to eligibility requirements and may change.
Our WorkplaceFervo Energy highly values having employees work in the office to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. This role follows a hybrid schedule, with team members expected to work in the office three days per week. Fervo considers this in-office schedule an essential function of the role. Your recruiter can share more information about the schedule.
