Job Type
Full-time
Description
As a
Senior Power Engineer, you will be a technical leader in the design and optimization of 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. You will report to the Power Engineering Manager (GRID Manager).
Requirements
Responsibilities Technical and Execution Leadership
- Serve as the electrical technical lead on major capital projects.
- Own specifications, design, and analysis of electrical systems for power generation and surface facilities (power delivery, systems, transmission, distribution, substations, etc.)
- Lead the electrical design of transmission and substation systems from 13.8 kV through 500 kV: Station service power distribution; One-line diagrams; Protection and control drawings; AC/DC schematics; Equipment layouts; 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 relating to electrical scopes of power plant designs: Generator Step-Up (GSU) Transformers; Unit Auxiliary Transformers (UAT); Station Service Transformers (SST); HV and MV Substations; Generator circuit breakers (GCB); High-voltage breakers (AIS & GIS); Disconnect switches; Buswork; Reactive power equipment; Metering equipment; Station batteries and DC systems
- Familiar with relevant codes, standards, and industry best practices. Ability to think critically about when and how to apply or modify best practices to meet bottom line objectives.
- Support Fervo's interconnection team as needed
Team and Culture
- Recruit, coach, and develop a world-class team of electrical engineers
- Instill a culture of extreme ownership - where engineers own cost, safety, and constructability, not just design Encourage rapid iteration, bias for speed, and resilience under pressure
- Foster collaboration across disciplines (process, electrical, reservoir, drilling) and with external partners
