Project Engineer

Description

The Project Engineer will lead the design, development, and construction of permanent & temporary surface facilities across Fervo’s portfolio of geothermal energy developments. This person will be responsible for project initiation, assessment and scoping, budget estimation, execution planning, scheduling, cost monitoring, construction oversight, and commissioning & field operations. This Project Engineer will be specifically focused on well pad facilities that move fluid to / from the well pads to / from the power plant, including the temporary facilities required to test the wells before permanent facility installation. The Project Engineer will participate in or lead multidiscipline teams to support early phase project development; these teams consist of geothermal facility engineers, reservoir engineers, drilling & completions engineers, operations, project controllers for cost & schedule. The Project Engineer will report to the Project Manager for Well Pad Facilities. The position will be based in Fervo Energy’s principal offices in Houston, Texas and will require travel various field locations. 

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Own well pad facilities scope for temporary well testing activities and incorporate learnings into permanent facilities design 
• Develop, deliver, commission, and execute temporary well testing activities for Project Cape Phase 1 & 2
• Own makeup water well scope for temporary and permanent water needs
• Develop, deliver, commission, and execute makeup water well facilities and own connection to well pad facilities
• Utilizing project management principles, knowledge, and experience to manage full life cycle of surface facilities at Fervo’s existing and proposed project sites
• Executing design, specification, construction management, and commissioning of Organic Rankine Cycle geothermal power plant facilities, existing production facility upgrades, pipelines, gathering systems, and transmission interconnection buildouts
• Developing preliminary, and eventually honing, budgetary estimates and schedules for active and prospective projects
• Engaging and maintaining relationships with major equipment suppliers to optimize facility design
• Acting as the primary technical lead during negotiations of major surface facility equipment supply contracts
• Collaborating across technical and commercial teams to successfully deliver projects on time and on budget 
• Identifying continuous improvement opportunities and executing ongoing continuous improvement measures
• Provide solutions and optimization support to operations to resolve day-to-day operational issues
• Develop/modify Operating/Maintenance procedures and assist with understanding/comprehension of material to provide safety and optimized performance
• Develop projects and engineering design that improve the safety and operability of the facility
• Lead and/or participate in Risk Assessments, PHA, and Incident Investigations/Learning Teams
• Provide direct and impartial feedback to ensure corporate and industry code compliance
• Lead MOC process for all activities that are directly supported including coordination with all support functions, submission of MOC, updating appropriate documents and completion of Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews (PSSR)
• Provide creative project options to meet critical timelines or capital requirements
• Support Project Teams and Operations in the commissioning and start-up of new/modified facilities
• Act as key interface to ensure regulatory and HSE compliance

Required Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of facilities engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum) 
• Experience with facility construction management; pipeline and gathering facility design; utility interconnection processes and procedures
• Experience with key industry codes and standards; Experience with identification and evaluation of new technologies and their incorporation into facility projects
• Proficiency working with project management and scheduling software; Ability to lead engineering efforts and work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Effective written and verbal presentation and communication skills 
• Ability to stay organized while managing multiple projects at different stages of development

Preferred Qualifications

• Geothermal facilities and transmission interconnection experience; Expertise with a wide range of renewable energy types; Familiarity with subsurface science and drilling
• Advanced knowledge of Technical Standards (API, ASME, ISA84, IEEE etc.)
• Trained in/ experienced in process improvement methodologies