Hiring: Senior Mechanical Engineer Company: Fervo Energy Location: Oakland, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 13:22:07 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : R About the job Experience: •8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering in large capital projects Required Skills: •Technical and Execution Leadership •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 •Interface directly 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 Qualifications: •B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline •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 •R&D mechanical engineering design experience is a strong plus Compensation: •$115,000 - $182,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!