Process Facilities Engineer at Fervo Energy

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Process Engineering, Design, Optimization, Safety Assessments, Collaboration, Technical Excellence, Cost Management, Field Troubleshooting, Communication, First-Principles Analysis, Project Management, Brine Gathering Systems, Construction, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Resilience

Industry

Renewables & Environment

Description

Description As a Process Facilities Engineer, you will be a technical leader in the design and optimization of Fervo’s innovative well pad facilities that deliver geothermal brine to / from the power facilities. You will apply advanced engineering judgment and first-principles analysis to develop high-performance, cost-effective system designs, while collaborating with other engineers focused on the power plant system design and influencing cross-disciplinary decision-making. As Fervo transitions from first-of-a-kind projects to scaling deployment of its plants, you will play a key role in driving standardization and efficiency improvements across projects. You will report to the Well Pad Facilities Lead Engineer. Requirements Responsibilities Technical Execution Own specification generation, design, and analysis of process equipment for well pad facilities (gathering systems, sand management and solid handling systems, pump headers, pressure relief devices, well testing facilities and commissioning skids for flowback and startup) Lead and participate in HAZOPs, operability & constructability reviews, and process safety assessments to ensure safe, reliable, and cost effective well pad facilities Drive first-principles tradeoff analysis across brine gathering system to optimize system performance Identify opportunities to simplify and accelerate designs while maintaining technical excellence Inform and support procurement efforts relating to well pad facilities scopes Team and Culture Demonstrate extreme ownership by taking responsibility for cost, safety, and constructability in addition to design Work with urgency and resilience, embracing rapid iteration and maintaining high performance under pressure Collaborate closely across disciplines (electrical, mechanical, reservoir, drilling, construction) as well as with external partners to drive integrated solutions Contribute to a culture of technical excellence and accountability, modeling the values that define a world-class engineering team Qualifications B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering or related discipline 4+ years of experience in process engineering on large capital projects, preferably involving upstream well sites, gathering systems, and production infrastructure Hands-on experience designing and commissioning well field surface facilities, including brine gathering systems, with exposure to start-up and field troubleshooting Proven ability to execute design, analysis, and field support for complex processes within multidisciplinary project teams Strong communication skills; with the ability to clearly convey technical information and collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, and external partners Location Fervo Energy has offices in Houston, TX, Golden, CO, Reno, NV, Oakland, CA, and Salt Lake City, UT. This position will be eligible for some hybrid work flexibility, but regular in-office presence at our Houston Office will be required.

Responsibilities

The Process Facilities Engineer will lead the design and optimization of geothermal well pad facilities, ensuring safe and cost-effective operations. This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to drive standardization and efficiency improvements across projects.