# Instrumentation & Controls Engineer at Fervo Energy

- Company: Fervo Energy
- What the company does: Fervo Energy develops and operates next-generation geothermal power projects that produce continuous, low-carbon electricity by tapping heat from deep beneath the Earth’s surface. Backed by Activate Venture Partners.
- Company website: https://fervoenergy.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Houston, TX; Oakland, CA; Reno, NV
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-29
- Apply by: 2026-12-13
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fervoenergy/jobs/4462226009?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/fervo-energy-instrumentation-and-controls-engineer/

## About the role

Design control system architectures for standardized 50 MW geothermal power blocks, including development of control philosophies, cause and effect matrices, control narratives, and I/O lists. Develop and maintain Ignition SCADA applications using Perspective, including server architectures, HMI screen development, tag configuration, alarming, historian integration, and report generation for geothermal facility operations. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. Chemical Engineering, or related degree from an ABET accredited program
- 7 years of experience in Instrumentation & Control Engineering experience or related role
- Strong working knowledge of industry standards and regulations
- Ability to lead and mentor junior staff
- Advanced oral and written communication skills, and a proven ability to write clear, thorough technical reports
- Knowledge and application of National Electrical Code (NEC), International Society of Automation (ISA) and other applicable industry codes and standards as they apply to control system specification and design

Tags: Powerblock Engineering

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