Lead design, optimization, and vendor management of mechanical systems and heat exchangers for Fervo’s geothermal power plants.
Locations (3)
Houston, Texas, United States
Golden, Colorado, United States
Oakland, California, United States
Compensation
Expected Salary: $111,000 – $153,000 based on location and experience.
Responsibilities
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
Lead design and performance analysis of heat exchangers (shell-and-tube, plate, and air-cooled), including sizing, rating, and optimization of heat transfer area, approach temperatures, and pressure drop
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Design, specify, and optimize heat exchangers for refining and petrochemical plants.
Locations (2)
Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Houston, Texas, United States
Compensation
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Connecticut, and Hawaii is $114K - $142K. For Washington and most major metropolitan areas in New York & California, the annual base salary range is $131K - $163K.
Responsibilities
Provide equipment selection, design, and modeling expertise
Create specifications, perform design optimizations, troubleshoot field operations, and present technical solutions
Contribute to internal design standards, calculation tools, and documentation to improve project execution efficiency
Learn from industry leading experts and contribute to process and equipment advancements
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, or related discipline)