What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Power Engineer position at Fervo Energy?
Description
The Electrical Power Engineer will play a crucial role in the design and implementation of electrical power systems. This role 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. The Electrical Engineer will report to the Lead Electrical Power Engineer.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Perform load flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection coordination, transient stability, switching transient studies using power system modeling software
- Apply fundamental electrical engineering principles to project planning and analysis
- Analyze life-cycle project impacts by developing cost assumptions and engineering performance estimates
- 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.
- Interface with engineering contractors, plant personnel, E&I vendors, construction contractors, and engineers through all project phases
- Provide electrical and power technical support on multi-discipline projects
- Provide input to scope and design of assigned projects; Identify front-end engineering & design (FEED) and Implementation deliverables necessary for the electrical scope of the project
- 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
- Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred
- Basic 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
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team-building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of electrical power systems design
- 4 years of experience in electrical power systems design
- Experience with renewable energy integration and coal-fired power plant retirement studies
- Project management experience
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations
Location
Fervo Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX with growing offices in Oakland, CA, Golden, CO and Reno, NV. This position will be eligible for some hybrid work flexibility, but regular in-office presence at one of our Fervo offices will be required. Some travel is required for this position.