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.
About the role
Develop and execute reactive transport models to predict fluid chemistry evolution during reservoir circulation, injection, production, and thermal recovery. Apply thermodynamic equilibrium, aqueous speciation, mineral dissolution and precipitation kinetics, and temperature-dependent reaction rates to evaluate water–rock interactions. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Geochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Hydrogeology, Earth Sciences, or a related field
- Demonstrated 5-10 years experience developing reactive transport models from scratch using TOUGHREACT, Geochemist’s Workbench, or comparable professional-grade software
- Strong understanding of aqueous thermodynamics, chemical speciation, mineral saturation, equilibrium reactions, and kinetic mineral dissolution and precipitation
- Demonstrated expertise in modeling water–rock interactions in geological formations
- Experience incorporating real-world mineralogical and aqueous geochemical data into models and calibrating predictions against observed fluid chemistry
- Strong analytical skills in numerical modeling, model validation, sensitivity analysis, and uncertainty assessment
More about this role
Fervo Energy (NASDAQ: FRVO) is a modern power company developing next-generation geothermal resources to meet the growing demand for affordable, reliable, 24/7 carbon-free energy. Our mission is to transform geothermal into America’s most dependable and affordable source of clean, around-the-clock power. By combining innovations in horizontal drilling, fiber-optic sensing, and advanced reservoir engineering, Fervo has developed a repeatable approach to building utility-scale enhanced geothermal systems. Our flagship Cape Station development in Utah is planned to deliver 500 MW of firm, carbon-free power, and we are advancing a development pipeline of more than 50 GW. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers, geoscientists, operators, project builders, and business leaders working to make geothermal a cornerstone of a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future.
We are seeking a Senior Geochemical Modeler to develop and apply advanced geochemical and reactive transport models to support the design, development, and long-term operation of Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). This scientist will predict fluid chemistry evolution during geothermal reservoir...
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