Electrical Engineer, Operations

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.

Responsibilities

• Electrical System Ownership and Reliability: 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, 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 1910.269, 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 operations and maintenance personnel.
• Small Capital Project Development and Execution: Identify, scope, and develop small capital electrical improvement projects from concept through commissioning and handover. Prepare AFEs, project scopes, cost estimates, and schedules for management approval. Manage vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders through project execution, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. Apply a design philosophy of safety, simplicity, and rapid deployment, optimizing for speed-to-power-production without sacrificing integrity.
• Engineering Standards and Documentation: Own and maintain the site electrical design basis, equipment specifications, and engineering standards. Support and review electrical scope within the MOC program, ensuring changes to electrical systems are properly evaluated and documented. Provide technical input during electrical equipment procurement, and review contractor and vendor electrical deliverables. Support PSSR activities for new electrical systems and modifications prior to energization.
• Safety and Culture: Model and reinforce a safety-first culture across all engineering and field electrical activities. Actively participate in safety observations, incident investigations, and corrective action tracking, and champion proactive hazard identification and risk reduction in all electrical work planning.

Qualifications

Required

• 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; operational experience is required, and pure design backgrounds will not be considered without significant field exposure
• 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 developing and executing small capital projects, including scoping, cost estimation, and contractor management
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to produce clear engineering documents and present findings to leadership and external stakeholders
• High ownership mindset with the ability to manage multiple workstreams independently in a fast-moving, resource-constrained environment

Preferred

• Experience with utility or ISO interconnection requirements and SCADA/metering systems (strongly preferred)
• Experience with power generation facilities (geothermal, ORC, gas, solar+storage, or similar), though not required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Electrical) or active pursuit of one

Location

This position may be based in Houston, TX or within the Milford, UT corridor (Salt Lake City to Cedar City). Cape Station is a remote, industrial site that operates 24/7 to deliver firm, zero-carbon energy to the grid. The Electrical Operations Engineer will work a standard Monday-Friday (5/2) schedule with regular travel to and presence at Cape Station. Due to the continuous nature of plant operations, this role also requires availability for emergency call-outs after hours, on weekends, and holidays as needed.

Benefits & Perks

• Fervo offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible employees include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision plan options
  • Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • A 401(k) plan with up to 6% match
  • Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave
  • Family-building, fertility, hormonal health, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting support through Carrot
  • A dependent care FSA for eligible child and elder care expenses
  • An annual Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible wellness expenses, including fitness, financial planning, pet insurance, and pet care
  • Employee ownership opportunities through Fervo's Employee Stock Purchase Program, as well as LTI and bonus opportunities for eligible roles

Benefits and programs are subject to eligibility requirements and may change.

Our Workplace

Fervo Energy highly values having employees work in the office to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. This role follows a hybrid schedule, with team members expected to work in the office three days per week. Fervo considers this in-office schedule an essential function of the role. Your recruiter can share more information about the schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fervo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Fervo also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that an individual has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics.