Electrical Operations Engineer

Fervo Energy

Electrical Operations Engineer managing reliability and integrity of electrical systems at geothermal power facility. Collaborating with various teams for effective operations and maintenance of electrical assets.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeHouston • Texas, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the site technical authority for all electrical systems including MV/HV distribution, ORC generator step-up transformers, switchgear, 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; develop and track corrective actions to closure
Work closely with maintenance to prioritize electrical 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
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
Develop, maintain, and enforce energized electrical work permitting, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and electrical safe work practices
Champion proactive hazard identification and risk reduction in all electrical work planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; related disciplines considered
5+ years of experience in electrical engineering roles at operating industrial, power generation, or utility facilities
Hands-on experience with MV/HV electrical systems, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, and associated protection and control equipment
Working knowledge of relay protection principles and experience managing protection settings and coordination studies
Demonstrated experience owning or significantly contributing to an electrical safety program, including NFPA 70E compliance, arc flash analysis, and energized work permitting
Experience with utility or ISO interconnection requirements and SCADA/metering systems is strongly preferred
Experience developing and executing small capital projects, including scoping, cost estimation, and contractor management
Strong technical writing and communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Electrical safety training and technical mentorship
Availability for emergency call-outs after hours, on weekends, and holidays as needed

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical systemsMV/HV distributionORC generator step-up transformersswitchgearmotor control centersvariable frequency drivesroot cause analysispreventive maintenance strategiesrelay protection principlesarc flash analysis

Soft Skills

technical writingcommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingrisk reductionhazard identificationcollaborationprioritizationdata-driven decision makingproject management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringNFPA 70E compliance