Electrical Engineer, Operations

Houston, TX, Milford, UT, Salt Lake City, UT

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.

The Electrical Operations Engineer will serve as the technical authority for all electrical systems at Cape Station, Fervo’s flagship geothermal power facility in Milford, UT. This role will own the reliability and integrity of Cape Station’s medium- and high-voltage power systems, generation interconnection, protection and control infrastructure, and electrical safety program.

This role is operational at its core: the ideal candidate is not primarily a designer, but an engineer who keeps a 24/7 power generation facility running safely and at full output. You will work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and EHS teams to diagnose problems fast, execute improvements, and build the electrical systems and programs that enable Fervo to scale.

Electrical System Ownership and Reliability: Serve as the site technical authority for all electrical systems, including MV/HV distribution, ORC generator step-up transformers, switch gear, motor control centers (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), and auxiliary power systems. Monitor electrical system performance and develop data-driven reliability improvement programs targeting availability, efficiency, and power quality. Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and after-action reviews (AARs) for electrical failures, outages, and near-misses, and track corrective actions to closure.

Work with maintenance to prioritize reliability upgrades, define preventive maintenance strategies, and develop maintenance procedures for critical electrical assets. Maintain accurate as-built single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and equipment documentation.

Protection, Control and Interconnection: Own the site protection and control philosophy, including relay coordination, settings management, and protection scheme documentation for generation and distribution systems. Manage and maintain the grid interconnection agreement and SCADA/metering systems in coordination with the transmission owner and off-taker. Support commissioning, testing, and acceptance of new generation units, including relay testing, functional verification, and interconnection requirements. Serve as the primary technical interface with the utility, ISO, and off-takers on electrical and interconnection matters.

Electrical Safety Program: Own and continuously improve the site electrical safety program in compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA 29 CFR , and applicable NEC and IEEE requirements. Maintain arc flash hazard analysis and labeling, and ensure equipment is appropriately rated and labeled for operational conditions. Develop, maintain, and enforce energized electrical work permitting, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and electrical safe work practices. Provide electrical safety training and technical mentorship to…