Piping Designer

About Fervo Energy
Fervo Energy (NASDAQ: FRVO) is a modern power company developing next-generation geothermal resources to meet the growing demand for affordable, reliable, 24/7 carbon-free energy. Our mission is to transform geothermal into America’s most dependable and affordable source of clean, around-the-clock power. By combining innovations in horizontal drilling, fiber-optic sensing, and advanced reservoir engineering, Fervo has developed a repeatable approach to building utility-scale enhanced geothermal systems. Our flagship Cape Station development in Utah is planned to deliver 500 MW of firm, carbon-free power, and we are advancing a development pipeline of more than 50 GW. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers, geoscientists, operators, project builders, and business leaders working to make geothermal a cornerstone of a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future.
Position Description
This is a senior individual contributor role for an experienced piping designer who has routed large-diameter systems in industrial or power generation environments. You will own piping design deliverables for plant piping systems — developing routing solutions, producing isometrics, and coordinating with civil, mechanical, and process engineers to deliver complete, constructable design packages.
Brine systems present unique routing challenges: large pipe diameters, high temperatures, site constraints, and the need for creative, cost-effective solutions. This role is for someone who has solved these problems before and brings the experience and judgment to do it again in a fast-moving environment with limited margin for rework.
The right candidate works independently, interfaces with EPC partners effectively, and helps develop internal standards.
Responsibilities
Piping Design
Develop piping routing layouts, isometrics, and support drawings for large-diameter brine and process piping systems.
Produce detailed piping design packages from P&IDs, equipment layouts, and process engineering inputs.
Develop and maintain line lists, piping material specifications, and supporting documentation.
Incorporate field markups and design changes accurately and efficiently.
EPC and Vendor Coordination
Interface with EPC partners on piping design deliverables, design reviews, and field coordination.
Review EPC piping submittals for compliance with Fervo’s design standards and project requirements.
Participate in model reviews and constructability assessments.
Standards Development
Contribute to the development of Fervo’s internal piping design standards and material specifications.
Support as-built documentation and project closeout activities.
Qualifications
Required
Associate’s degree or higher in Piping Design, Engineering Technology, or related discipline; or equivalent professional experience.
7+ years of piping design experience in power generation, geothermal, oil and gas, or industrial environments.
Experience with large-diameter piping systems (6-inch and above).
Proficiency in Plant3D, PDMS, or AutoCAD.
Demonstrated ability to produce complete piping design packages independently.
Preferred
Experience with brine, geothermal fluid, or high-temperature water systems.
Familiarity with ASME B31.1 or B31.3 piping codes.
Experience coordinating piping design with EPC contractors in an owner’s engineer capacity.
Isometric drawing production experience and familiarity with stress analysis inputs.
Location
Fervo Energy has offices in Houston, TX, Golden, CO, Reno, NV, Oakland, CA, and Salt Lake City, UT. This position will be eligible for some hybrid work flexibility, but regular in-office presence at any of the above locations will be required.
Benefits & Perks
Fervo offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible employees include:
Medical, dental, and vision plan options
Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
A 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match
Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave