Senior Mechanical Engineer

Fervo Energy

Senior Mechanical Engineer leading the design and optimization of mechanical systems for geothermal power plants. Collaborating across disciplines to drive innovations that enhance project performance.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeOakland • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $182,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own specification generation, design, and analysis of mechanical systems, components, and equipment for power generation and surface facilities
Drive first-principles tradeoff analysis across mechanical and thermal systems to optimize plant performance
Identify opportunities to simplify, accelerate, and standardize mechanical designs while maintaining technical excellence and reliability
Inform and support procurement efforts relating to mechanical equipment, systems, and vendor specifications for power plant designs
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 (process, electrical, reservoir, drilling) 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
Act as a mentor to junior engineers and help in their development

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering in large capital projects
Proven track record leading projects & design through fabrication and testing
Deep expertise in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and structural mechanics
Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to translate technical complexity into clear decisions

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life
short-term and long-term disability
flexible paid time off
paid parental leave
incentive stock options program
bonus incentive program
401(k) plan with an employer match

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical systems designthermal systems analysisfirst-principles tradeoff analysisthermodynamicsfluid mechanicsstructural mechanicsmechanical equipment specificationsproject managementfabricationtesting

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationmentoringaccountabilitytechnical excellenceresilienceurgencyproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

B.S. in Mechanical EngineeringM.S. in Mechanical Engineering