Hybrid Mechanical Engineer

Posted 2 months ago

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About the role

  • Mechanical Engineer supporting design and analysis of geothermal power plant systems at Fervo Energy. Collaborating across disciplines and contributing to high-performance plant designs.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design, analysis, and execution of mechanical systems for Fervo's geothermal power plants
  • Contribute to the development of high-performance, cost-effective plant designs
  • Own specification generation, design, and analysis of mechanical systems, components, and equipment
  • Drive tradeoff analysis across mechanical and thermal systems to optimize plant performance
  • Identify opportunities to simplify, accelerate, and standardize mechanical designs
  • Inform and support procurement efforts relating to mechanical equipment and vendor specifications
  • Demonstrate extreme ownership of cost, safety, and constructability in addition to design
  • Collaborate closely across disciplines and with external partners to drive integrated solutions
  • Act as a mentor to junior engineers

Requirements

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
  • 2–5 years of experience in mechanical engineering for industrial, power, or energy projects
  • Solid understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design principles
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency with engineering analysis tools (e.g., Excel, MATLAB, or Python)
  • Effective communicator and collaborator within cross-functional teams
  • Experience with piping and pressure vessel design, rotating equipment, or heat exchangers (preferred)
  • Familiarity with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) (preferred)
  • Exposure to geothermal, renewable, or energy infrastructure projects (preferred)
  • EIT certification or working toward PE licensure (preferred)

Benefits

  • 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 employer match

Job title

Mechanical Engineer

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$115,000 - $175,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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