Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Fervo Energy

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer providing technical leadership in designing systems for geothermal power plants. Mentoring junior engineers and driving standardization across projects.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeReno • Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design control system architectures for standardized 50 MW geothermal power blocks
Develop and maintain Ignition SCADA applications using Perspective
Program Allen-Bradley PLCs in Rockwell Studio 5000
Produce a complete I&C drawing package including control system architecture drawings and panel designs
Review Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and instrument datasheets
Design and specify control panels including enclosure layout and component selection
Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks
Support greenfield construction and commissioning activities at Fervo sites
Collaborate with process, mechanical, and electrical engineering disciplines
Coordinate with IT/OT and cybersecurity teams
Troubleshoot process control, control network, and instrumentation problems in the field

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related degree from an ABET accredited program
7 years of experience in Instrumentation & Control Engineering experience or related role
Strong working knowledge of industry standards and regulations
Ability to lead and mentor junior staff
Advanced oral and written communication skills, and a proven ability to write clear, thorough technical reports
Knowledge and application of National Electrical Code (NEC), International Society of Automation (ISA) and other applicable industry codes and standards
Understanding of various process equipment such as vessels, tanks, heat exchangers & coolers, heaters, rotating equipment (pumps and compressors), packaged equipment, valves & specialty items
General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications
Field experience preferred
Experience with process flow/P&ID development, control narratives, Cause & Effect charts, SIS design, instrumentation studies, valve and instrument sizing, and automation/control system architecture
Ability to assist Process/Mechanical Engineers, support field evaluations and HAZOP/PHA reviews, and contribute to procurement (specifications, bid documents, instrument/PLC I/O lists)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work flexibility
Mentoring junior engineers
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Ignition SCADAAllen-Bradley PLCRockwell Studio 5000control system architecturePiping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)industrial communication networksprocess flow developmentSIS designinstrumentation studiesautomation/control system architecture

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringoral communicationwritten communicationtechnical report writingcollaborationtroubleshootingfield evaluation supportproject documentation understandingproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Chemical EngineeringABET accreditation