electrical power engineer

Fervo Energy Co. is seeking an Electrical Power Engineer (Field) in Salt Lake City, UT, to design and implement electrical power systems, focusing on power delivery and renewable energy integration. The role involves field engineering, project management, and technical support. Candidates ideally should relocate to Milford, UT, but partial remote work is possible for highly qualified individuals within 4 hours of the site. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 4+ years of experience are required.
The Electrical Power Engineer (Field) will play a crucial role in the design and implementation of electrical power systems.

Fervo's Mission is to use innovation in geoscience to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. To accomplish that goal, Fervo has developed groundbreaking technology solutions that have advanced the state-of-the-art of geothermal energy decades ahead of schedule, including the world's most successful commercial enhanced geothermal system completed in 2023. Fervo has raised over $400 million from leading investors and has secured a multi-billion-dollar project pipeline to meet the world's growing need for 24/7 carbon free energy. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers, researchers, investors, and developers in making geothermal a key pillar of our climate-friendly energy future.
Description

The Electrical Power Engineer (Field) will be a key member of our Power Delivery Team, working on diverse projects related to power delivery and systems, including transmission, distribution, substations, and renewable energy integration. Ideally, the Electrical Engineering position will have the ability to relocate to or reside at the project location in Milford, UT. Partial remote work will be considered for highly qualified candidates located within 4-hours of the project site. The position will report to the Construction Manager.
Responsibilities
• Field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, estimating & supervision of field activities
• Maintaining records as required regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc.
• Planning and scheduling of job and/or job segments
• Investigating problems and/or reported incidents; identifying and recommending solutions/alternatives as appropriate
• Reviewing plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities), pricing of materials, etc.
• Working with suppliers as required facilitating the handling and expediting delivery of materials
• Assist with engineering, financial, and technical analysis for a variety of power-related engineering projects
• Conduct power system planning and operations analysis, including reliability, and economic dispatch
• Ensure assigned projects comply with all applicable company and electrical industry standards and recommendations throughout all phases of the project, e.g. NEC, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA, API, NEMA, etc.
• Provide electrical and power technical support on multi-discipline projects
• Provide timely feedback on deliverables / estimates to achieve schedule milestones on assigned projects
• Communicate site preferences and approved manufacturers to engineering contractors on the front-end of each project
• Take ownership of electrical work packages and work directly with the engineering contractor to oversee progress at regular intervals
• Review and approve equipment spec sheets prior to procurement and support the purchasing of equipment and materials
• Support development of company electrical equipment specification, engineering and installation standards
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• 4+ years of experience in electrical power systems design
• Working knowledge of standard electrical engineering techniques, principles, and procedures
• Working knowledge of NESC and NEC in typical capital projects
• Familiarity with electrical analysis programs (ETAP, SKM)
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment, with demonstrated critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team-building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced knowledge of electrical power systems design
• Experience with renewable energy integration and coal-fired power plant retirement studies
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations
Location

This position will be eligible for some hybrid work flexibility, but regular on-site attendance at the Cape Station construction site in Milford, UT will be required.

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 and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

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