# Senior Mechanical Systems 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: Senior
- Location: Oakland, CA; Houston, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-19
- Apply by: 2026-12-03
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fervoenergy/jobs/4455716009?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/fervo-energy-senior-mechanical-systems-engineer/

## About the role

Specification and Design: Own specification generation, design, and analysis of mechanical systems, components, and equipment for power generation and surface facilities. Tradeoff Analysis: Drive first-principles tradeoff analysis across mechanical and thermal systems to optimize plant performance and system requirements against cost and speed of construction and deployment. 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
- 6+ years of experience in mechanical engineering in large capital projects
- Proven track record leading projects and design through fabrication and testing
- Expertise in design of piping and structural systems covering CAD design, analysis, drawings, and fabrication/construction support
- Strong communication and leadership skills, ability to translate technical complexity into clear decisions

Tags: Powerblock Engineering

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