Senior Power Engineer
Fervo EnergyHouston, TX
Full Time
Posted October 16, 2026
$123k - $175k· Est.
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 17, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Energy Management
- Pay provenance
- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
We are seeking senior engineers who are excited by Fervo’s mission, the opportunity to drive meaningful, impactful innovation, and the prospect of maintaining extreme ownership of the cost and constructability implications of their designs, knowing that each decision they make impacts the speed and scale of Fervo’s mis
Key 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
Requirements
- A systems thinker who understands both engineering detail and the broader project lifecycle.
- Comfortable working with utilities, OEMs, EPC contractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Able to make sound engineering decisions with limited oversight.
- Passionate about improving engineering standards and developing best practices.
- Excited to solve complex technical challenges in support of the energy transition.
- Builds clear, well-organized designs, specifications, and documentation that a reviewer, teammate, or backup owner can follow easily.
- Owns work end-to-end — including cost, safety, and constructability — follows through to resolution, and escalates blockers early.
- Communicates with clear action items, deadlines, and business context across engineering disciplines and external partners.
- Uses technology, analysis tools, and automation thoughtfully while validating outputs and underlying assumptions.
- Develops repeatable standards, best practices, and mentorship so the engineering organization can scale sustainably.
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 a dollar-for-dollar company 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 stock option grants and bonus opportunities for eligible roles
- Benefits and programs are subject to eligibility requirements and may change.
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