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Senior Mechanical EngineerSenior Mechanical Engineer

Fervo Energy · Houston, TX; Oakland, CA · On-site

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About Fervo Energy

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

Own specification generation, design, and analysis of mechanical systems, components, and equipment for power generation and surface facilities. Drive first-principles tradeoff analysis across mechanical and thermal systems to optimize plant performance. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
  • 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering in large capital projects
  • Proven track record leading projects & design through fabrication and testing
  • Deep expertise in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and structural mechanics
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, ability to translate technical complexity into clear decisions
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 engineers who are excited by Fervo’s mission, the opportunity to drive meaningful and impactful innovation, and the prospect of maintaining extreme ownership over the cost and constructability implications of their designs, knowing that each decision they make impacts the speed and scale...

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