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Stanford University
Assistant Professor - Energy Science and Engineering
(Geothermal and/or Hydrogen Subsurface Engineering)
Applications close: 31 Oct 2025 11:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time
Work type: University Tenure Line
Location: Stanford University
Categories: Doerr School of Sustainability

The Department of Energy Science and Engineering (ESE) at Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level. We are seeking exceptional candidates with a strong commitment to research and teaching in the broad area of sustainable subsurface energy systems, with a particular emphasis on geothermal energy and/or subsurface hydrogen production and storage.

Research Focus:

We are particularly interested in candidates who use theoretical, numerical, and/or experimental research to address fundamental and applied problems in geothermal energy and hydrogen in the subsurface. Potential areas of research include, but are not limited to:

Geothermal Energy:

• Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), superhot rock (SHR), and advanced geothermal concepts.
• Subsurface fluid flow, heat transfer, and rock mechanics in geothermal reservoirs
• Advanced drilling and completion technologies for geothermal wells
• Geophysical and geochemical characterization of geothermal systems
• Modeling, simulation, and optimization of underground geothermal processes
• Hybrid geothermal systems and integrated energy solutions

Hydrogen:

• Underground hydrogen detection and production (e.g., serpentinization, radiolysis, pyrolysis).
• Hydrogen retention and loss mechanisms in the subsurface
• Subsurface hydrogen storage (e.g., in depleted reservoirs, salt caverns)
• Assessment and verification of hydrogen storage
• Modeling, simulation, and optimization of underground hydrogen processes
• Hybrid geological hydrogen and geothermal systems

The successful candidate is expected to develop an internationally recognized, externally funded research program, contribute to the teaching mission of the department at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and advise Ph.D. students. Stanford offers an exceptional environment for interdisciplinary collaboration across departments such as Geophysics, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Earth and Planetary Science, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as institutes like the Precourt Institute for Energy and the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment.

Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. by the time of appointment, in a relevant field such as Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Geophysics, Geology, or a closely related discipline. We seek candidates with a demonstrated record of research excellence and a strong potential for developing innovative research and teaching programs.

Application Materials:

1. Candidates should submit the following:
2. Cover Letter
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV) including a list of publications
4. Research Statement (maximum 3 pages) outlining research interests, accomplishments, and future plans
5. Teaching Statement (maximum 1 page) describing teaching philosophy and experience
6. Names and contact information for three references

Application Deadline: Application materials need to be submitted online at https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/1054/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=494888&SourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us. 

The deadline to submit your application is October 31, 2025, 11:00 pm PST. Late applications will not be accepted.

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The Department of Energy Science and Engineering, the Stanford Doer School of Sustainability and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu.

The expected nine-month base pay range for this position is $143,500 - $180,000. Stanford University has provided a base pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

For general questions regarding this position, please contact Samantha Mickens at smickens@stanford.edu.

Calpine Corporation - EHS Project Manager II
Job Category: Land Water Geysers
Requisition Number: EHSPR007699
Position still open 10/03/2025
Middletown, CA 95461, USA

Description

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 76 power plants in operation and one under construction represents nearly 26,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

The position is responsible for land and water program management for 13 geothermal power generation facilities, including power plants, steam fields and ancillary services. This position will mainly support the Projects and Central Maintenance work groups and is responsible for EHS compliance and complex, technical permitting activities to maintain compliance with the Calpine’s EHS standards, federal and state regulatory requirements, and industry consensus standards. This position will coordinate compliance assurance activities related to land use and water permitting, and complete associated regulatory reporting such as monthly waste discharge order reporting, land use annual reports, and water rights reporting. As the main EHS point of contact for the Projects and Central Maintenance work groups, the position will lead or participate in EHS incident investigations including accidents, waste spills or other near miss events. Reviews EHS procedures and makes recommendations for updates according to applicable regulations and best practices. Recommends improvements in processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment to minimize the potential for hazardous or non-compliant issues. Conducts EHS employee training with an emphasis on, but not limited by, environmental compliance and emergency preparedness.  Furthermore, explains complex permitting requirements as they relate to the various land use permits and waste discharge orders to the teams responsible for upgrades and/or new projects. Oversees various contractors involved with monitoring activities associated with permits, such as panicum and various creek monitoring. Responsible for managing the associated purchase orders with the accounting team. Assist other EHS specialists in understanding of land/water use permitting as related to their work groups.

Job Responsibilities

• Must be able to understand land use permits and waste discharge orders and simply explain requirements to stakeholders. Assure that the organization complies with permits and regulations. Experience with CEQA and NEPA is an added plus.
• Collaborate with work groups to identify project permitting constraints. Serve as environmental technical lead on projects. Prepare and submit applications for Geysers projects and drive permitting to completion.
• Interface with a host of agencies such local county’s planning & development divisions, state water resources and regional water quality control boards, California Geologic Energy Management (Cal-GEM), and California Energy Commission (CEC). Participate in unannounced and announced inspections by said agencies.
• Compiles and submits internal and external reports as specified by regulatory and company requirements. Reviews collection and recordkeeping practices related to EHS matters.
• Ensure compliance with requirements for geothermal production and injection wells, geothermal waste management facilities, and waste discharge permits and related reporting.
• Manages several consultants/contractors and their work in various water quality and aquatic wildlife monitoring programs, and biological/archeological studies.
• Advise the Projects and Central Maintenance on EHS issues (safety and environmental). Champion continuous improvement through EHS assessments/audits, event and trend analyses. 
• Makes decisions regarding own work, within generally defined parameters. Uses independent judgement requiring in-depth analysis of variable factors.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Reports to the EHS Manager at the Geysers. This is an in-person full-time position adhering to the Geysers four 10-hr Monday to Thursday schedule (6:30am to 5pm).

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher, preferably in Project Management, Science, Engineering or Environmental Resource disciplines.  Requires minimum of 7 – 10 years’ experience in Environmental Compliance, preferably in energy industry, manufacturing, or consulting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of federal, state (California preferred), and local regulations pertaining to land use permitting and water programs, and experience managing projects through the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Has familiarity and experience using computer software applications such as Microsoft Office and SharePoint and on-line tools related to data gathering, storing and reporting.

Salary Information

Salary Range - $106,581.76 - $135,891.74

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Additional Calpine Information:

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
• Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to hrrecruitment@calpine.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here

Calpine- Electrical Engineer III
Position still open 10/3/2025
Job Category: Power Operations
Requisition Number: ELECT007393

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

Performs a variety of engineering work in designing, planning and overseeing manufacture, construction, installation, operation and maintenance of electric or electronic components including, but not limited to, systems, transmissions and utilization of electrical energy for domestic, commercial and industrial consumption. Applies electrical theory and related knowledge to test and modify developmental or operational electrical machinery and electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial or commercial plants.  Assembles electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.  Works closely with other engineering disciplines in the development and application of robotics to increase production quality, efficiency or volume.

Job Responsibilities

• Comprehensive knowledge.
• Seasoned professional with advanced applied experience.
• Applies advanced skills contributing to knowledge areas within function, but not yet an expert in all.
• Makes recommendations on moderately complex issues regarding project components and tasks.
• May make recommendations on new processes, tools and services; supports and contributes to development of new products, services or techniques. 
• Works on problems of diverse scope ranging from moderate to complex.
• Uses independent judgment requiring in-depth analysis of variable factors. Collaborates with senior professionals in selection of methods, techniques, and analytical approach.
• Little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
• Serves as project/technical lead on small to medium sized projects; may coordinate work of professionals, technicians and others outside of own department.
• This is the most senior skill level without moving to the management or specialist track.
• Resource integrator –builds professional networks and identifies and connects resources to achieve goals. Regularly contributes actionable ideas in brainstorming and planning sessions.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, in Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of geothermal geology required.
• Seasoned professional; typically requires 5+ years experience.

Salary Information

• Salary Range - $115,556.00 - $147,335.00

Additional Calpine Information:

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
• Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to hrrecruitment@calpine.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Exceed Geo Energy
Electrical Power Engineer
Location: Austin or Houston, Texas
Position still open 10/3/2025

The Electrical Power Engineer will play a crucial role in the design and implementation of electrical power systems.

Job Description

Design, analyze, and deliver electrical systems that connect geothermal well sites to power infrastructure—covering MV distribution, substations, switchgear, protection, and controls—while ensuring safety, reliability, and code compliance. Design and implement electrical systems for geothermal power generation

Key responsibilities

• Engineer MV/LV power systems (5–35 kV), generators, VFDs, MCCs, and switchgear for drilling and production sites.
• Perform load/short-circuit/arc-flash/coordination studies; develop one-lines/schematics, cable schedules, and panel layouts.
• Specify and commission protective relays, SCADA/RTU/PLC I/O, and communications (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850).
• Design grounding, lightning protection, and transient protection appropriate to soil/terrain and site risks.
• Prepare construction packages (IFC drawings, equipment specs, FAT/SAT plans); review vendor submittals.
• Support interconnection with utilities; coordinate with transmission/distribution partners and AHJs.
• 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
• Lead field energization/commissioning, startup troubleshooting, and root-cause analyses.
• 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.
• Partner cross-functionally with Drilling, Reservoir, HSE, and PMO to meet schedule/budget/quality targets.
• 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

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program . FE/EIT required or in progress; PE preferred.
• 5–10+ years in power systems for energy/industrial sites (substations, MV distribution, protection & controls).
• Proficiency with NESC/NEC/ETAP/SKM/EasyPower and AutoCAD.
• Field experience commissioning MV equipment and relays (SEL/GE/Schneider).
• Working knowledge of SCADA/PLC (Allen-Bradley/Siemens/Emerson) and networking fundamentals.
•  Advanced knowledge of geothermal energy extraction methods

Core competencies

• System thinking, risk-based decision making, impeccable documentation, field readiness (PPE, LOTO).
• Clear communication with non-EE stakeholders; vendor and EPC management.
• Electrical power generation facilities, including geothermal plants, must comply with OSHA standards (like 29 CFR 1910.269) for worker safety, including grounding, guarding live parts, and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• On Site travel to location ~30-40% time expected.
• Valid Class C or Class 5 Driver’s license

To apply, please contact office@exceedgeoenergy.com, noting the role you are interested in and including your resume or CV.
Visit https://exceedgeoenergy.com/careers/ 

Quaise Energy Inc
Engineering Intern
Houston, TX
Position Still Open 10/03/2025

Quaise Energy Inc. develops millimeter wave drilling systems for deep geothermal heat access. Our unique and proprietary technology unlocks the potential to build geothermal wells at unprecedented depths and temperatures; allowing geothermal wells to provide low-cost baseload energy to the grid. Quaise’s technology consists of a source of millimeter wave (mmW) energy, such as high power gyrotron, operating in continuous wave mode to vaporize subsurface rock. Candidates will join a fast-paced team working on real engineering challenges at the intersection of mechanical, electrical, RF, and fusion energy disciplines to deploy field-ready MMW drilling systems.
Essential functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.):
Assist in the design and development of engineering projects under the guidance of experienced engineers, including research, concept generation, and prototyping.
Support documentation efforts by maintaining project records, updating technical drawings, and contributing to reports and presentations.
Collaborate with team members to identify creative solutions to technical challenges, fostering problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Assist in the creation of technical drawings, presentations, and reports to effectively communicate project progress and results.
Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions, gaining exposure to professional communication and collaboration in a real-world engineering environment.
Support the testing and validation of prototypes and final products, ensuring they meet performance requirements and safety standards.
Learn and apply new engineering software and tools to enhance individual and team productivity.
Build professional relationships with colleagues and external partners, promoting a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
Adhere to company policies, safety regulations, and industry best practices throughout the internship experience.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Ability to analyze complex situations, identify challenges, and develop innovative solutions using critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Eagerness to acquire new knowledge and skills, actively seeking opportunities for professional growth through mentorship, training, and hands-on experiences.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills to convey technical information, ideas, and project progress clearly and concisely.
• Time management: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively, ensuring timely completion of assignments and meeting project deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to interact well with co-workers, in the field and the office.

Supervisory responsibilities

• None

Education and Experience

• Candidates should be undergraduate studies or continuing their graduate education
• Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral
• Major/Academic Focus (Preferred)
• Applied Physics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering-Systems, Energy Systems Engineering, Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Robotics, Structural Engineering, Systems Engineering and Design
• Physical requirements
• The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, as well as use hands to feel, reach, grasp, handle, or operate objects, tools and/or controls.
• The employee must be able to lift, push, pull, transfer, or move items up 20 pounds at times for departmental needs.
• Ability to move from one worksite to another or travel to various job sites and locations to complete tasks.
• The vision requirement includes reviewing written and electronic materials in digital and physical format.

Other duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add, or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within this job classification at any time.

Interested candidates can apply by sending their resume to jobs@quaise.com or through our Indeed company page Quaise, Inc Careers and Employment | Indeed.com

Affirmative Action/EEO statement
Quaise Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status or age.

Exceed Geo Energy
Executive Assistant to the CEO/COO
Location: Austin or Houston, Texas
Position still open 10/3/2025

At Exceed Geo Energy, we’re not just building geothermal systems—we’re building a more sustainable, resilient planet. Our mission is to revolutionize clean energy through advanced geothermal technologies like our Infinity Loop™ and supercritical CO₂ systems. That takes bold thinking, sharp minds, and a shared passion for impact.

Description:  We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the CEO/COO. The ideal candidate will anticipate needs, streamline operations, and ensure the executive’s time is optimized.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain executive schedules, calendars, and appointments.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and handle follow-ups.
• Arrange travel, accommodations, and itineraries.
• Draft, review, and manage correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Assist with special projects and administrative tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or similar role.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, or similar tools.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

To apply, please contact office@exceedgeoenergy.com, noting the role you are interested in and including your resume or CV.
Visit https://exceedgeoenergy.com/careers/ 

Exceed Geo Energy
Field Superintendent
Location: Austin or Houston, Texas
Position still open 10/3/2025

At Exceed Geo Energy, we’re not just building geothermal systems—we’re building a more sustainable, resilient planet. Our mission is to revolutionize clean energy through advanced geothermal technologies like our Infinity Loop™ and supercritical CO₂ systems. That takes bold thinking, sharp minds, and a shared passion for impact.

Whether you’re a seasoned energy expert, a creative engineer, or a student eager to shape the future, Exceed is the place to grow, lead, and innovate.

Job Description: The Field Superintendent oversees day-to-day operations on project sites, ensuring drilling, construction, or maintenance activities are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget. This role bridges management and field crews, providing leadership, enforcing compliance with safety and environmental standards, and coordinating contractors and subcontractors.

Roles & Responsibilities
Supervise daily site operations including drilling, construction, and mechanical activities.
Ensure all work complies with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
Coordinate schedules, equipment, and crews to maximize efficiency.
Conduct site inspections and safety audits; enforce corrective actions as needed.
Liaise with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure project milestones are met.
Track progress, report field updates, and resolve operational challenges.
Manage site logistics, material deliveries, and equipment maintenance.
Mentor field staff and promote a strong safety-first culture.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent field experience (preferred).
8+ years of supervisory experience in oil & gas, geothermal, or heavy industrial construction.
Strong knowledge of drilling operations, field construction methods, and mechanical systems.
Proven leadership in managing multi-disciplinary crews and subcontractors.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
OSHA and/or industry safety certifications strongly preferred.

Have valid certificates for
First Aid, H2S Alive, Confined Space, Diversity Inclusion, Fall Protection,
IWCF Well control, BOP, Rig safety trainings
Valid Class C and or 5 driver’s license
Familiarity with OSHA, MSHA, and environmental regulations relevant to geothermal projects.
Excellent leadership, team management, and conflict resolution skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in fast-paced environments.

To apply, please contact office@exceedgeoenergy.com, noting the role you are interested in and including your resume or CV.

Exceed Geo Energy
Geothermal Marketing Manager (North America)
Location: Austin or Houston, Texas
Position still open 10/3/2025

Job Descriptions

Plan and execute B2B marketing that positions Exceed Geo Energy as a leader in geothermal/well design—owning brand, content, campaigns, and on-site media at conferences and company events. Responsibilities include developing marketing strategies for geothermal products/services, creating content for various channels, analyzing market trends, managing digital campaigns, and collaborating with sales and technical teams to drive awareness and sales in the competitive geothermal market

Key responsibilities

• Build and run the annual marketing plan (positioning, messaging, campaign calendar, budgets, KPIs). 
• Create compelling and informative marketing collateral, including website content, blog posts, case studies, presentations, and social media content to highlight the company’s offerings
• Plan/execute conferences, trade shows, and Exceed events (booth, speaking, sponsorships).
• Manage and optimize digital marketing efforts, including SEO, paid advertising (e.g., Google Ads), social media management, and email marketing to enhance brand visibility and lead generation.
• Branding and Content creation, Corporate Standards for Power Point Templates
• Attend conferences and company events to capture photos/video, conduct media interviews, post live updates, and coordinate PR.
• Partner with Sales/BD to generate and nurture qualified leads through CRM-driven campaigns, email drips, webinars, and paid/organic channels.
• Manage brand standards; oversee vendors (design, video, PR).
• Track analytics (web, campaign, MQL/SQL) and report ROI; iterate based on data.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Marketing/Communications/Business (or related).
• 5–6 years B2B marketing; energy/industrial/technology preferred.
• Demonstrated event marketing + on-site media capture (photo/video/social).
• Tools: HubSpot/Salesforce (or similar), Google Analytics/Search Console, LinkedIn Ads, Canva/Adobe, basic video editing.
• Willingness to travel (domestic & international).
• Engineering or science background, MBA is a plus.
• Specialized oil and gas training is a plus.

Core competencies

• Storytelling for technical audiences, project management under deadline, stakeholder alignment with Sales/BD/Execs, crisp copy, data-driven optimization, on-camera/interview comfort.
• Be Proactive with a sense of urgency to always stay ahead of the game
• Perform SWOT analysis for understanding Exceed Energy’s peers
• Generate Leads with Target Audience and addressable market size – Distinguish who are the offtakes, customers, partners and suppliers
• Understand the marketing budget for different activities throughout the year.

To apply, please contact office@exceedgeoenergy.com, noting the role you are interested in and including your resume or CV.
Visit https://exceedgeoenergy.com/careers/ 

Exceed Geo Energy
Hardware and Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Austin or Houston, Texas
Position still open 10/3/2025

Job Description

The Hardware, Networks and Infrastructure Engineer will lead the planning, implementation, and maintenance of our organization’s IT infrastructure. This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of systems critical to our operations.

Under direct supervision, this position is responsible for the operations and maintenance of secure and highly available computing platforms, servers, and/or networks. Works closely with others within and outside of the team to develop processes, procedures, and solutions. Implement solutions consistent with the organization’s designed architecture plan, EDGE systems, Cybersecurity plans and roadmaps.

Own the design and lifecycle of ruggedized hardware and instrumentation used at well sites (surface and downhole): sensors, DAQ, edge compute, enclosures, and telemetry that survive heat, vibration, and harsh environments.

Be familiar with both Oil and Gas and Geothermal power production data transfer and cloud security protocols such as WITSML, PRODML, SOC2 , SCADA etc .

Key responsibilities

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge of Open Systems Interconnection model (OSI model).
• Knowledge of Directory Services (e.g., Windows Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP) and Internet Protocols (e.g., DNS, HTTP, SMTP, SSL).
• Knowledge of firewall configuration and management.
• Knowledge of various network types (e.g., LAN, WAN and WLAN).
• Knowledge of defining and implementing integration of hardware in the network, including routers, switches, power systems, and cables.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, hybrid cloud models, and platform services.
• Knowledge of performing traffic engineering analysis on network facilities.
• Knowledge of network services and networks such as TCP/IP, OSPF and EIGRP.
• Skill in IoT, hardware and servers, containerization, network security, scripting & coding, automation & orchestration, configuration, firewall and security, network design, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to other technical team members but also to coworkers in other departments who may not have knowledge of networking technical terminology.
• Ability to design, implement and troubleshoot Wi-Fi, and network security infrastructure.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously from design to implementation.
• Ability to recommend solutions for improving the overall network health by assessing overall effectiveness.
• Ability to secure systems by establishing and enforcing policies.
• Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adhere to required compliance to all change management policies and procedures.
• Ability to adhere to required compliance to all information security policies and procedures.
• Architect and design electronics (sensor interfaces, power regulation, low-noise analog, digital/MCU, comms).
• Produce schematics/PCB layouts; drive DFM/DFA with CM partners; oversee prototypes, EVT/DVT/PVT.
• Select and qualify sensors (pressure/temperature/flow/vibration) and industrial comms (RS-485/Modbus, CAN, Ethernet).
• Design sealed/rugged enclosures (IP65+), thermal paths, cabling, and connectors for field maintainability.
• Develop and execute test plans (HALT/HASS, EMC/EMI, vibration, temperature, ingress); maintain design history.
• Integrate with PLC/SCADA/edge devices; implement fail-safes and power-loss recovery.
• Author BOMs, specs, assembly/test procedures; manage vendors and certification labs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (UL/CE, IEC 61010/61326, ATEX/IECEx for classified areas where applicable).
• Be Familiar with SITETRACKER/ Salesforce SAP Software systems and experience with Large Language Models for developing in house ChatGPT functionalities is a strong preference.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Maintains, monitors, and supports the infrastructure environment and/or facilities.
• Works on one or more base work initiatives.
• Follows defined procedures to monitor systems and resolve problems.
• May support one or more systems or applications of low to medium complexity (complexity defined by size, technology used, and system feeds and interfaces) with multiple concurrent users, ensuring control, integrity, and accessibility.
• May participate in short-term planning efforts and business needs analysis with stakeholders and IT groups.
• Performs routine maintenance tasks for infrastructure systems such as backups, patch management and hot fixes and performs a health check based on checklists.
• Monitors system-operating capacity in terms of disk space, storage, and CPU utilization and hardware/software activities and resource utilization for capacity planning.
• Analyzes and reports on operational metrics to understand performance and to ensure success in process improvements.
• Provides Tier III support and is part of the on-call rotation. Occasional travel may be required.
• Troubleshoots problems by analyzing root causes and evaluating multiple options.
• Monitors ticketing queue and responds to service requests or incidents.
• Develops scripted solutions and automation.
• Coordinates installation and maintenance work with outside vendors as needed.
• Recommends procedures and controls for problem resolution or creates temporary solutions until permanent solutions can be implemented.

Systems Discipline Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs, configures and maintains virtual and physical server and software components.
• Collects and maintains tracking and configuration documentation and plans.
• Administers, creates and updates access permissions for system accounts for enterprise systems.
• Administers Azure, AWS, Active Directory, Microsoft 365 at the enterprise level.

Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised

None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodation, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of Open Systems Interconnection model (OSI model).
• Knowledge of Directory Services (e.g., Windows Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP) and Internet Protocols (e.g., DNS, HTTP, SMTP, SSL).
• Knowledge of firewall configuration and management.
• Knowledge of various network types (e.g., LAN, WAN and WLAN).
• Knowledge of defining and implementing integration of hardware in the network, including routers, switches, power systems, and cables.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, hybrid cloud models, and platform services.
• Knowledge of performing traffic engineering analysis on network facilities.
• Knowledge of network services and networks such as TCP/IP, OSPF and EIGRP.
• Skill in IoT, hardware and servers, containerization, network security, scripting & coding, automation & orchestration, configuration, firewall and security, network design, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to other technical team members but also to coworkers in other departments who may not have knowledge of networking technical terminology.
• Ability to design, implement and troubleshoot Wi-Fi, and network security infrastructure.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously from design to implementation.
• Ability to recommend solutions for improving the overall network health by assessing overall effectiveness.
• Ability to secure systems by establishing and enforcing policies.
• Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adhere to required compliance to all change management policies and procedures.
• Ability to adhere to required compliance to all information security policies and procedures.
• Certifications: Relevant industry certifications, such as Cisco or Microsoft certifications, are often preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four (4) years of education from an accredited college or university in a field related to the job plus 5 (five) years of related experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Valid Texas Driver License depending on assignment.

To apply, please contact office@exceedgeoenergy.com, noting the role you are interested in and including your resume or CV.
Visit https://exceedgeoenergy.com/careers/ 

Eavor
Head of Commercial Project Management
Department: Financing Department
Location: Düsseldorf, Germany (Eavor GmbH headquarters)
Reports To: Managing Director – Eavor GmbH
Job Type: Permanent Full time
Language of Work: Proficient in German and English
Position still open 10/3/2025

Eavor (pronounced “Ever”) is a private company founded in 2017 to develop and commercialize disruptive geothermal technology. We leverage oil and gas technology, along with some proprietary solutions, to create the world’s first closed-loop geothermal system. Eavor has successfully built a prototype demonstration facility (“Eavor-Lite”) in Alberta along with our partners. Working with clients and partners, we are progressing a pipeline of commercial projects in Northern Europe, Canada, The United States, and Japan.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Commercial Project Management to lead and coordinate all commercial aspects of our geothermal energy projects. This senior leadership role requires a strong economics and project management background, along with deep expertise in contract management, procurement, logistics, and project cost controlling. You will be responsible for managing and aligning the commercial, legal, financial, and administrative functions of our large-scale, complex energy projects.

Some of What You Will do:

• Commercial Management & Strategy: Oversee the development and execution of commercial strategies across geothermal projects, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and financial objectives.
• Contract & Commercial Contract Management: Lead the drafting, negotiation, and administration of complex commercial contracts. Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations and mitigate legal and financial risks.
• Procurement Oversight: Supervise the procurement function, ensuring robust sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization while maintaining high standards of quality and delivery. Strengthen and improved the company-wide procurement processes.
• Logistics & Supply Chain Management: Oversee end-to-end supply chain planning and execution for major project components, ensuring timely and cost-effective logistics support.
• Project Cost Controlling & Commercial Governance: Implement effective cost control, budgeting, and financial forecasting mechanisms. Monitor project commercial KPIs and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the key commercial interface between project management and departments including project finance, legal, accounting, and other administrative functions.
• Project Finance Integration: Contribute to project financing efforts by aligning commercial terms with financing requirements. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including the project finance department, financial institutions and legal counsel.
• Team Leadership: Lead and further built up a high-performing commercial team. Provide mentoring and first-line leadership, fostering a culture of mutual trust, accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Some of What You Will Need:

• Must-Have Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)
• University degree in Economics or Business Administration with commercial specialization, or related field.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of relevant experience in commercial project management within the energy sector, preferably with geothermal or other large-scale infrastructure/energy projects.

Demonstrated expertise in:

• Contract and commercial contract management
• Procurement and supply chain management
• Project cost controlling
• All aspects of financial and commercial project reporting
• Experience in Project finance for infrastructure or energy projects is an add-on, but not required
• Experience working on multi-stakeholder, cross-border, and capital-intensive projects.
• Leadership experience (e.g., team lead, project lead of large-scale projects, or functional management).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Fluent in German and English (spoken and written).

Working Conditions:

• Based at Eavor GmbH’s Düsseldorf office (Peter-Müller-Straße 14).
• Frequent travel to project sites (e.g., Geretsried, Hannover, Neu-Ulm) and partner offices in Europe and overseas.
• Hybrid work arrangements are possible depending on project phase and operational needs.

Why Join Eavor?

Our company is committed to providing an environment where we enable quality learning experiences and mentoring with a group of professionals. We will help to grow your professional career in our quickly expanding company.

What We Bring to The Table:

• In addition to having a highly motivated and collegial team, you can expect:
• A meaningful and challenging range of tasks.
• Room for your own ideas and participation.
• Flexible working hours.
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths.
• Permanent employment with a competitive compensation package.
• 30 days of annual vacation plus additional free days.
• Job ticket or free company parking.
• Individual training, further education, and development opportunities.
• Company and employee events.

We offer you the prospect of working on projects in Germany and across Europe, as well as great opportunities for professional development in our young but rapidly growing company. We place great value on collegial and respectful collaboration at eye level, as well as on equal opportunities and diversity. We are the game changer for the heat transition.

Be part of shaping the energy future with us!

Apply today with your German and English CV, as well as your references. For more information, visit our website at www.eavor.de.

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Eavor Technologies is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and barrier-free work environment for all employees and candidates. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and if accommodation is required during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact any member of the Management team. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews.

Calpine Corporation
Maintenance Planner I
Middletown, CA 95461, USA
Position still open 10/3/2025

Description

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

Creates plans that permit the continued operation of equipment and systems affecting the company’s business operations to a substantial degree. Responsible for determining, monitoring, and administering maintenance and operation work schedules to meet plant productivity needs. In coordination with plant management and project managers, develops and implements work schedules after evaluating maintenance, operations, and engineering needs. Exercises discretion and independent judgment based on plant operations, maintenance needs, resources, and timing considerations. Involved in planning long- and short-term business objectives involving maintenance, repair, and replacement of equipment. Managers long lead time items. Provides support and works with management team on managing resources and material. Investigates and resolves maintenance issues.

Additionally responsible for assessing priority of maintenance requests (both long- and short-term), determining job requirements, and determining appropriate staffing resources. Exercises discretion and independent judgment to integrate plant needs with maintenance/operation resources in supporting work schedule development. Formulates maintenance plans, provides budgetary information, material requirement list, budget tracking tools, and tracks job progress. Works with Maintenance Manager to manage backlogs and classification / designation of work orders. Provides input and actively collaborates on possible repair options including repair vs. replace scenarios.

Manages inventory, inventory warehouse counts, and works to ensure obsolete equipment is remediated at a minimum on an annual basis.

Job Responsibilities

• Seasoned professional with administrative skill and advanced applied experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance and plant operations.
• Competent in the use of Maximo, Job Planning, labor management, and job estimating
• Administers maintenance program with particular emphasis on establishing work plan to effect operation/maintenance performance and efficiencies.
• Manages outage readiness check lists for required planning periods.
• Makes decisions concerning complex issues regarding project components and tasks. Ability to create job and Safe Work Plans
• Leads, researches, prepares, plans and schedules exercising discretion in formulating solutions using independent decision-making.
• Collaborates with operations on hazard isolation and critical component requirements.
• Makes recommendations regarding planning issues.
• Supports and works with plant leadership in the selection of methods, techniques, and analytical approaches.
• Advises management team in planning long and short-term business objectives, material delivery concerns, and labor management.
• Able to administer maintenance planning based on general plant and operations policies with engagement with the plant maintenance manager to meet planed and emergent needs.
• Prepares work scopes and serves as resource for work executed by professionals, technicians, and others both inside and outside of work forces.
• Work is primarily office or non-manual work related to the plant maintenance operations.
• Must compare and evaluate possible courses of action and make a decision after various possibilities have been considered
• Has authority to wave or deviate from established policies and procedures in exceptional circumstances.
• Advises management on best policies and practices for coordinating resources to achieve maintenance goal and regularly keeps management abreast on actionable solutions to planning issues.
• Collaborate and solve problems – works with others to resolve significant issues in the plant, clarifies or interprets complex information, provide initial screening/remediation.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and vocational/technical experience, or equivalent work experience and education in maintenance, engineering-related field, or equivalent.
• Expert in department-specific software, databases, and spreadsheets; strong understanding of power maintenance/plant operations functions, administrative controls, or related.
• Generally, requires 2-4 years’ of relevant experience.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment as well as mastery of maintenance and control operations functions necessary to administer maintenance.

Salary Information

Salary Range - $86,665.00 - $108,332.00

Additional Calpine Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
• Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to hrrecruitment@calpine.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here

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Exceed Geo Energy
Mechanical Engineer
Location: Austin or Houston, Texas
Position still open 10/3/2025

At Exceed Geo Energy, we’re not just building geothermal systems—we’re building a more sustainable, resilient planet. Our mission is to revolutionize clean energy through advanced geothermal technologies like our Infinity Loop™ and supercritical CO₂ systems. That takes bold thinking, sharp minds, and a shared passion for impact.

Whether you’re a seasoned energy expert, a creative engineer, or a student eager to shape the future, Exceed is the place to grow, lead, and innovate.

Job Description: The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing, analyzing, and maintaining mechanical systems and equipment critical to geothermal and oil & gas operations. This includes piping systems, pumps, turbines, compressors, and drilling equipment. The role ensures equipment reliability, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and optimize mechanical systems for drilling, power generation, and production facilities.
• Perform stress analysis, thermodynamic calculations, and equipment sizing.
• Develop specifications, technical drawings, and procurement documents for mechanical equipment.
• Support installation, commissioning, and maintenance of equipment in the field.
• Troubleshoot mechanical failures and recommend solutions to improve performance.
• Collaborate with project teams, vendors, and contractors on equipment design and selection.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, API, and other applicable codes and standards.
• Provide technical guidance to field and maintenance teams.
• Lead and/or participate in Risk Assessments, PHA, Hazop, 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred for advanced roles).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain is a plus.
• 3–7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering for oil & gas, geothermal, or power generation.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAE tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment (pumps, turbines, compressors) and piping systems.
• Familiarity with thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics in energy applications.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

To apply, please contact office@exceedgeoenergy.com, noting the role you are interested in and including your resume or CV.

Operations & Maintenance Technician 
Ormat Technologies, Inc
Renewable Power and Energy Solutions
Philadelphia, US, 19103
Position still open 10/3/2025

Overview

This position is responsible for general operations and maintenance support in order to maintain high plant availability including condition monitoring and optimization, development and implementation of best practices for predictive and preventative maintenance, development of maintenance management system, develop and maintain critical spares program, and remote monitoring of asset health. This position will be based at one of several California plant locations which will be supported.

Responsibilities

• Thorough understanding of battery operation to include start-up, shutdown and emergency operational actions.
• Perform both routine and non-routine preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
• Make plant rounds, log equipment operating parameters and make adjustments on equipment as required.
• Schedule and coordinate field related activities in conjunction with the operations management.
• Requisition and assist in ordering and receiving plant materials.
• Represent the Company with vendors and regulators as assigned.
• The ability to respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations and quickly access all areas of the plants.
• Evaluates and finds causes for equipment, procedural, and conditional control systems inefficiencies.
• The ability to respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations and quickly access all areas of the plants.
• Strictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures as required by VESI, NFPA70E, and OSHA.
• Work with contractors and other temporary labor during on site activities.
• Use installed and portable test equipment, technical manuals, system drawings and electrical schematics to troubleshoot equipment and systems.
• Field equipment programming and troubleshooting.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner, enter and exit vehicle without assistance, remain alert while driving for continuous period of time and read and understand maps.
• The position requires being on-call to troubleshoot remotely if required.
• Must be able to travel overnight approximately 25% of the time out of the office by air, train or auto.

Other Responsibilities

• Must be able to climb ladders, climb to and work off of elevated platforms, ladders and walkways.
• Maintain trend reports on equipment operation for assigned system.
• Jobsite duties require sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Complete various plant reports.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma with at least two (2) years of technical training in operations and routine maintenance of battery storage, power plants and four years of experience working in a power plant or an equivalent environment.
• Thorough knowledge of operating a power plant or battery storage facility.
• Thorough knowledge and/or background for operating and maintaining mechanical 
• and/or electrical systems. Ability to maintain electrical systems is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of PLC based instrumentation and control systems. Ability to troubleshoot, repair and calibrate is preferred.
• Ability to understand engineering design drawings, vendor equipment drawings and technical information.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools and test equipment normally used in a power plant environment.
• Thorough knowledge of plant hazards and safety requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of computer based preventive maintenance programs.
• Computer literate in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and various other programs.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT’s auto insurance carrier
• Ability to make effective long term and instantaneous decisions
• Ability to solve problems
• Attention to detail
• Use discretion to balance competing priorities
• Familiarity with standard power plant PPE and its proper use
• Available for off shift call in
• Will often work independently and be the only company person on site
• May be called upon to travel to other company sites

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally perform heavy lifting up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to frequently climb to and work off of elevated platforms, ladders and walkways
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and in harsh weather conditions
• Must be able to wear a variety of protective equipment
• This job requires sitting 30% of the time and standing 70%
• The ability to work at a computer and computer monitor for long periods of time and stay alert

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Calpine Corporation
Operator Technician II -Power Operations
Job Requisition Number OPERA007989
Middletown, CA 95461, USA
Position still open 10/3/2025

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

Responsible for start, stop and monitoring of equipment including reading gauges and meters and recording activities in operating logs and records. Uses computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters.  Performs a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner. Performs overhaul maintenance and system improvement tasks. Performs chemical analysis and chemical control on steam, cooling, and condensate systems, and maintains chemistry logs. Incumbents assist in the development of standard operational procedures and provide input to plant betterment items to improve plant efficiency, reliability, and safety. Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures. Regularly required to maintain plan security, operate heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts, and handle and transfer bulk chemicals.

Job Responsibilities

• Journey-level; specialized technical knowledge with function.
• Performs a variety of technical service/support duties that are semi-routine in nature.
• Routine and non-routine decisions with some latitude, but still subject to approval.
• With limited guidance, prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively for a single trade, group of related tasks or functional area.
• Work is periodically reviewed by others; work reflects solid performance of duties.
• Errors have small and possibly incremental impact on the department or facility and are discovered in succeeding operations where work is verified or checked.
• Completes tasks and resolves problems that require an ability to recognize deviation from accepted practices.
• Resolves most questions and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels.
• Completes tasks and resolves problems that require an ability to recognize deviation from accepted practices.
• Resolves most questions and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma, degree from technical/vocational school, military service or equivalent.
• Journey-level; generally, 6 years directly related experience including understanding of health and safety regulations, and previous experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals and waste materials including knowledge of safe handling, storage, and transport.
• Requires previous experience using test equipment and calibration appliances. Experience with machinery repair and control systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics.
• Basic certifications/licensures. Valid state driver’s license.
• Salary Information

Salary Information

Fixed Hourly Rate - $56.6696

Additional Calpine Information:

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
• Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to hrrecruitment@calpine.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here

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Ph.D. Opportunity in Geothermal Engineering at SMU
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX, USA)
Position still open 10/3/2025

Description
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at SMU invites applications for a fully funded Ph.D. position in the area of Geothermal Reservoir Characterization and Well Design. The successful candidate will join a dynamic research group focused on advancing clean and renewable energy technologies, with emphasis on closed-loop and Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). This research will involve the use of advanced subsurface modeling tools to simulate geothermal reservoirs, optimize well placement, and assess production strategies. The candidate will integrate reservoir modeling, well design, and thermal recovery analysis, contributing to national and international geothermal research efforts.
 

Qualifications

• M.S. or equivalent in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geosciences, or a related field
• Proficiency in subsurface software (e.g., Petrel, CMG, COMSOL, etc.) 
• Experience in reservoir simulation, wellbore modeling, and production optimization
• Numerical methods experience (FEM/FVM) is highly desirable
• Programming or scripting skills (Python, MATLAB, etc.) is a plus
• Evidence of research potential through prior publications or thesis work

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send the following to Prof. Saeed Salehi 

• Cover letter explaining background, research interests, and motivation
• CV including academic background and research experience
• A sample publication or writing sample (e.g., thesis, journal paper)

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.

About SMU
Southern Methodist University, located in Dallas, TX, is a leading private research university with strong programs in energy systems, geothermal engineering, and sustainability. SMU offers a collaborative and inclusive research environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities.

Plant Operator
Ormat Technologies, Inc
Renewable Power and Energy Solutions
Fallon, NV, US, 89406
Position still open 10/3/2025

Overview

The primary responsibility of a Plant Operator is to ensure that the operation of the power plant is safely and efficiently carried out in accordance with Plant Safety Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures. Additional duties include; monitoring plant systems and equipment on a continuous basis, and responding to alarms and out-of-specification parameters by taking appropriate corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Strictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures and successfully complete operator safety qualifications within the designated timeframes.
• Control a variety of power-generation equipment and machinery during normal operation, scheduled maintenance, and emergency repair procedures.
• Review routine operating data troubleshoot abnormal indications and take corrective actions.
• Utilize a variety of analog and digital informational displays to understand operational performance variables, maintain a chronological log of plant activities and ensure optimal level of production.
• Participate in the planning and scheduling of plant activities.
• Prepare, review, edit, and recommend operating procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks (PM’s).
• Perform fire equipment testing.
• Assist with equipment isolation, evacuation and lockout/tagouts.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner, enter and exit vehicle without assistance.
• Must be able to remain alert while driving for continuous period of time and read and understand maps.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts and cover call outs as required.
• Must be able to read and follow written procedures.
• Must be able to interpret mechanical process and electrical drawings.
• Monitor meters, gauges, and control boards to verify operational parameters, and adjust equipment, generator output, voltage, and electricity flow rates according to standard protocols and power grid requirements.
• Attends monthly safety and Operator training as required.
• Participate in regular training to improve performance, acquire professional licenses, and maintain certifications required by Ormat and government regulations.
• When assigned as a Plant Operator 2,3, or 4:
• Successfully complete the Plant Operator 2 qualifications within the designated timeframes.
• Collaborate with contractors and vendors for all activities.
• When assigned as a Plant Operator 3 or 4:
• Successfully complete the Plant Operator 3 qualifications within the designated timeframes.
• Collaborate with contractors and vendors for all activities.
• Take readings and enter data into the plant computer.
• Participate in the administrative maintenance of the plant operating manuals.
• Direct activities and assist in training plant operators.
• Review station and equipment logs.
• Respond to plant recovery following upsets.
• Maintain proficiency in the operation of the plant.
• Assure that the plant meets its generation requirements while operating in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform Shift Supervisor duties when needed.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with other power plant personnel, including managers, engineers and repair technicians to encourage teamwork and coordinate tasks.

Other Responsibilities:

• Performs environmental and general housekeeping duties.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Requirements

• Ability to understand procedures and instructions to the areas of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English at a level which will permit the employee to accurately understand and communicate information to perform the job duties safely and efficiently.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to Ormat’s Safe Driving policy.
• Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in e-mail communications and spreadsheets. Must be proficient in MS Excel, Outlook, and use of the Internet.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Experience:
Plant Operator 2: 

• Six (6) months of experience as a Plant Operator 1 or demonstrated ability to perform the Plant Operator 1 tasks with little or no supervision.

Plant Operator 3:

• Must have one (1) year experience as a Plant Operator 2 or demonstrated ability to perform the Plant Operator 2 and Plant Operator 3 tasks with little or no supervision.
• Leadership skills of supervisory experience with the ability to move into a shift supervisor role is a plus.

Plant Operator 4:

• Must have one (1) year experience as a Plant Operator 3 or demonstrated ability to perform the Plant Operator 3 and Plant Operator 4 tasks with little or no supervision.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to lift 50 lbs. periodically.
• Must be able to frequently climb to and work off of elevated platforms, ladders and walkways.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and in harsh weather conditions.
• Must be able to wear and work in fire retardant clothing provided by Ormat.
• Must wear protective equipment in the performance of some duties as required by safety procedures and regulations.
• Plant Operator 1 & 2: This job requires sitting 30% of the time and standing 70%.
• Plant Operator 3 & 4: This job requires sitting 80% of the time with the ability to stay alert.

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Nearest Major Market: Reno

Calpine Corporation
Plant Manager-Power Operations
Requisition Number OPERA007892
Middletown, CA 95461, USA
Position still open 10/3/2025

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary: (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

Responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of a single plant facility including managing, directing, planning, and coordinating total power plant operations; monitors plan performance and corrects abnormalities. Specific responsibilities include overall human resources responsibility for supervisory leadership, operations and maintenance personnel and all sub-contractors with authority to hire and terminate employees, setting maintenance schedule and conducting routine maintenance, and managing ongoing training programs. Manages plant business and budget issues with home office interface.  Proposes and implements equipment modifications and plant improvements. Implements, manages, maintains, and updates all plant procedures, site policies, training and safety programs and work practices.  Maintains safe and efficient operations of the facility, including accountability for regulatory compliance with all local, State, and Federal regulations.

The Plant Manager is highly visible in the community, responsible for public relations and community interaction. The position is responsible for local interactions with customers including steam host and utility.

Job Responsibilities

• Accomplishes work through others. Manages the overall operations and maintenance of a single plant facility with an operational focus.
• Manages employees performing related duties including full human resources, cost and budgetary accountabilities.
• Decisions typically related to resources, project approach, and tactical operations.
• Results have significant impact on costs and the achievement of function objectives or project-based goals.
• Makes decisions for large-scale projects, a closely related set of projects and initiatives involving own and possibly related functional areas.
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines tactical approach, resources, schedules, and goals.
• Works within general guidelines; applies advanced technical knowledge to solve moderately complex problems for a function.
• Manages a single function or portion of a department. Regularly manages large-scale projects/activities or a very closely related set of projects/activities.
• Responsible for performance reviews, promotional decisions, and pay actions for support and professional levels.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Previous work leadership experience including a minimum of 5 years supervisory/managerial experience.
• Typically requires minimum of 10+ years with a detailed understanding of electrical generation power plants, including startup, operations, and maintenance of power plant equipment.

Salary Information

Salary Range - $149.739.00 - $190,918.00

Additional Calpine Information:

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
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Fervo Energy
Power Engineer
Any Fervo Office Location
Position still open 10/3/2025
 

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.  Fervo is working to build the most cost-effective, repeatable geothermal power plants in the world. Joining Fervo’s PowerCo engineering team means solving frontier technical problems with immediate real-world impact, accelerating the clean energy transition and reinventing the way infrastructure is built.

We are seeking engineers who are excited by Fervo’s mission, the opportunity to drive meaningful and impactful innovation, and the prospect of maintaining extreme ownership over the cost and constructability implications of their designs, knowing that each decision they make impacts the speed and scale of Fervo’s mission.

Description

As a Power Engineer, you will be a technical leader in the design and optimization of Fervo’s innovative power plants. You will apply advanced engineering judgment and first-principles analysis to develop high-performance, cost-effective plant designs, while mentoring junior engineers and influencing cross-disciplinary decision-making. As Fervo transitions from first-of-a-kind projects to scaling deployment of its plants, you will play a key role in driving standardization and efficiency improvements across projects. You will report to the Power Engineering Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Technical Execution

• Own specification generation, design, and analysis of electrical systems for power generation and surface facilities (power delivery, systems, transmission, distribution, substations, etc.)
• Drive first-principles tradeoff analysis across power delivery systems to optimize plant performance 
• Identify opportunities to simplify and accelerate designs while maintaining technical excellence 
• Inform and support procurement efforts relating to electrical scopes of power plant designs 
• Familiar with core relevant codes and standards

Team and Culture

• Demonstrate extreme ownership by taking responsibility for cost, safety, and constructability in addition to design
• Work 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
• Contribute to a culture of technical excellence and accountability, modeling the values that define a world-class engineering team

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline 
• 4+ years of experience in electrical engineering in large capital projects 
• Experience with design and commissioning of  power delivery and electrical utilization systems, including transmission distribution, and/or utilization substations.
• Proven ability to execute design, analysis, and field support for complex electrical systems within multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong communication skills; with the ability to clearly convey technical information and collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, and external partners

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. 

Compensation & Benefits

Fervo provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, flexible paid time off, and paid parental leave. Additionally, Fervo offers an incentive stock options program, a bonus incentive program, and a 401(k) plan with an employer match. 

Fervo Energy is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. Expected Salary: $105,000 – $188,000 based on location and experience.

Fervo Energy reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Project Engineer (Geothermal)
Berkshire Hathaway Energy
CA, United States
Position still open 10/3/2025

Job Description

Responsible for providing technical support for daily operations, plant improvements, process improvements, equipment and process design, equipment acquisition, equipment and process start-ups, plant and process troubleshooting with analysis and recommending corrective actions. Directs, coordinates and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects of moderate size and complexity (approximately up to $10,000,000).

Responsibilities

• Respond to operations, maintenance and project needs. 
• Provide lead role for plant and equipment performance evaluation; optimize resource use and maximize reliable power generation and revenue from the region.  
• Identify and incorporate new ideas and technologies for project development. Recommend economically viable projects. 
• Manage assigned capital projects by performing the following: understanding the technology involved, developing scope of work, performing a management of change  request, working with purchasing on developing a request for proposal , performing a project estimate, which leads to writing an authorization for expenditures  to acquire project funds; purchasing required equipment, developing all pertinent P&IDs, PFDs and line drawings etc. 
• Initiate, implement and complete project work as assigned or otherwise. 
• Manage all costs incurred in the project, keeping scope changes and overruns under control.  Provide services to operations and maintenance as required. 
• Maintain close contact with these groups to evaluate plant equipment performance, recommend design/specification improvements, trend project performance, keep up to date with the technology incorporated in the field.  
• Reviews process and equipment design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and contract requirements and specifications.  
• Schedule details of equipment installations with operations and maintenance. 
• Provide training and supply all pertinent original equipment manufacturer  documents, spare parts list and operating instructions.  
• Perform additional responsibilities 

Qualifications

• Must have bachelors or advanced degree in mechanical, electrical, structural, civil or chemical engineering. 
• Minimum five years of experience in an industrial environment such as a power plant wastewater treatment refinery or chemical plant. 
• Project management experience helpful. 
• Exposure to business/financial and contractual matters would be ideal. 
• Experience with the following would be a plus: cross-country pipeline installations, pressure vessels, high pressure steam systems, various air pollution abatement systems, turbines, plant design and/or construction, etc. 
• Effective analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills. 
• Ability to read and interpret written documents such as accounting reports, safety rules, policy manuals and professional periodicals/journals. 
• Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence and manuals. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, the general public and employees at all levels. 
• Must be able to make clear and precise decisions in critical situations (accident sites); make clear and precise decisions if environmental problems should occur and be able to evaluate safety/environmental concerns and develop a procedure that complies with BHE Renewables procedures.
•  Must have the ability to use technical skills to focus ideas onto substantial projects. 
• Must show a willingness to learn, as well as to clearly communicate complex ideas and concepts to those with less technical background. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. 
• Puts knowledge, understanding and skills to practical use on the job; demonstrates an understanding of key policies, skills and procedures in functional and related areas of work. 
• Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to lift and carry loads up to 20 pounds. It also requires one to be able to climb ladders and steps as high as 60 feet. One must be able to withstand temperatures varying from 40ºF to 120ºF for long periods of time. Often required to enter a confined area and climb to heights and get into the difficult access areas of vessels. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work near moving machinery and may be exposed to fumes and airborne particles. 
• Occasionally, the employee is exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, as well as loud areas and exposed hot piping. The company will provide the required personal protective equipment. During the course of performing assigned duties, the employee may be required to work with or be exposed to hazardous substances and occupational hazards. The company will provide the employee with initial training on all known hazardous substances and occupational hazards prior to allowing the employee to perform a particular duty unsupervised. Annual refresher training will also be provided on all known hazards and new hazards as they are identified.
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. 
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

About Us

BHE Renewables owns interests in several independent power projects in the U.S. BHE Renewables owns solar, wind, geothermal, hydro and natural gas projects that largely sell their output to regulated utilities. The company’s portfolio includes projects and assets in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York and Texas. BHE Renewables is building a first-of-its-kind solar-powered microgrid that will be the start of an aerospace manufacturing hub in West Virginia.

About the Team

BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Job Info

• Job Identification10002852
• Job Category Engineering
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 7030 Gentry Road, Calipatria, CA, 92233, US
• Salary Range $103,800.00 - $146,400.00
• Business BHE Renewables, LLC

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Exceed Geo Energy
Reservoir Engineering Manager
Location: Austin or Houston, Texas
Position still open 10/3/2025

At Exceed Geo Energy, we’re not just building geothermal systems—we’re building a more sustainable, resilient planet. Our mission is to revolutionize clean energy through advanced geothermal technologies like our Infinity Loop™ and supercritical CO₂ systems. That takes bold thinking, sharp minds, and a shared passion for impact.

Whether you’re a seasoned energy expert, a creative engineer, or a student eager to shape the future, Exceed is the place to grow, lead, and innovate.

Objective: The Reservoir Engineer will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and optimizing reservoir models to simulate and forecast the behavior of the subsurface to support Exceed Energy Energy’s geothermal exploration and development activities. 

This position will play a key role in shaping the development strategy, evaluating investment opportunities, and optimizing reservoir performance across Exceed Energy’s growing project portfolio. Responsibilities will include applying advanced reservoir simulation and geomechanics software to perform history matching, production forecasting, well completion and stimulation treatment design optimization, and reservoir management optimization.

The Reservoir Engineer will design and implement well testing, reservoir monitoring, stress measurement, and other data acquisition programs to continuously improve Exceed Energy’s field operations. This position will report to the Reservoir Engineering Advisor- Dr Mayank Tyagi.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Create static and dynamic reservoir models to simulate fluid flow, pressure distribution, and reservoir performance for Exceed Energy’s enhanced geothermal projects
• Conduct history matching to validate geothermal reservoir simulation models based on field-wide production and pressure data
• Incorporate field data from stimulation, production, and well testing to calibrate reservoir models and fracture geometries
  Use reservoir simulation to perform production forecasts to evaluate various reservoir management strategies and development plans
• Work with a cross-functional team of geologists, geophysicists, and drilling & completions engineers to integrate a variety of subsurface data and develop geothermal reservoir conceptual models
• Analyze production and injection data, including pressure transient data, rate-transient data, and diagnostic fracture injection test (DFIT) data and incorporate findings into reservoir models
• Conduct probabilistic production forecasts using uncertainty analysis and variable model parameters
• Develop uncertainty quantification and complete production decline curve analysis for reserves forecasting of Exceed Energy projects
• Integrate geological, and petrophysical data to generate reservoir models used to support exploration projects
• Prepare comprehensive technical evaluations with recommendations
• Work with the resource team to identify and evaluate opportunities to deploy innovative technologies to improve reservoir performance
• Develop geomechanically models and evaluate subsurface state of stress
• Participate in industry meetings and conferences
• Perform sensitivity analysis to evaluate uncertainties and optimize reservoir parameters

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience in the oil and gas or geothermal industries, advanced degree in lieu of industry experience
• Master’s degree in engineering, PhD preferred
• Demonstrated background in computational physics and subsurface reservoir simulation
• Experience running commercial reservoir simulation software including Eclipse, CMG, Tough2, Volsung, MATLAB etc.
• Experience with Python programming and developing scripts for in-house software development.
• Experience extracting data from databases and utilizing large datasets

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing code for advanced reservoir simulation and reservoir geomechanics software
• Experience in water floods, Supercritical CO2 flooding, well stimulation techniques, and thermal recovery methods in oil and gas applications
• Experience in geothermal reservoir engineering in conventional hydrothermal systems
• Experience with high performance computing (HPC)
• Experience in data analytics

US Work Authorization – Exceed regrets we won't be able to sponsor work visas.

To apply, please contact office@exceedgeoenergy.com, noting the role you are interested in and including your resume or CV.

Quaise Energy
Rotational Field Engineer (Field – Mech Eng Track)
Houston / Marble Falls, TX
Position still open 10/3/2025

Quaise Energy is seeking recent college graduates in engineering to join our Rotational Engineering Program, a hands-on development track designed to provide technical field experience before transitioning into a Mechanical Engineer role. This program offers a rare opportunity to build an understanding of our millimeter wave drilling (MMWD) technology by starting on the front lines of our field operations.
Participation in the rotational program is optional. Individuals may opt out of the rotation at any time without impact to their standing, full-time offer, or long-term career opportunities at Quaise. The program is intended to provide an experience that supports each participant’s interests and professional development.
You will start with a weeklong orientation at our Houston office to get familiar with the team, operations, and mission of Quaise. After onboarding, you will be deployed to a field site to operate and support the MMWD system. This 3–6-month immersive rotation lays the foundation for your future contributions to new product design (NPD) by equipping you with firsthand knowledge of how the equipment is used, the realities of the subsurface environment, and the needs of our field crews.
Essential functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.)

• Operate and maintain Quaise’s MMWD system in active drilling environments.
• Monitor key performance parameters to make critical decisions on formation processes.
• Troubleshoot issues on electrical and mechanical equipment and perform root cause analysis as needed.
• Ensure that all work within the area of responsibility is documented daily and lessons learned are captured for the benefit of future operations.
• Analyze diagnostic data to understand formation behavior.
• Lead field crews, ensuring safe and efficient site operations.
• Develop a holistic understanding of our drilling process and system components.
• Collaborate with other members of a multi-disciplinary engineering team to provide design feedback and improvement suggestions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Field Rotation Details:

• Schedule: 10 days on, 4 days off
• Hours: 12-hour shifts
• Duration: Approximately 3–6 months, expected through year-end 2025
• Incentive: Day rate and per diem apply per Quaise Field Engineer Day Rate procedure.
• Post-Rotation Pathway
• Upon completion of the field rotation, rotational engineers will transition into a full-time Mechanical Engineer role within our NPD team. Your field-earned insights will directly shape the next generation of tools, systems, and test platforms at Quaise.

Competencies

• Adaptable and resourceful in startup or high-growth environments.
• Skilled in writing procedures, maintaining daily logs and inspections, and documenting operational performance.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Experience working with product development and engineering teams to improve designs based on field feedback.
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting large-scale systems, including root cause analysis.
• Proven ability to address field-related health, safety, and environmental concerns; IADC RigPass Certification or equivalent training is a plus.
• Comfortable interacting with third-party vendors and coordinating across teams
• Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to adapt quickly.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to interact well with customers and co-workers, in the field and the office.

Supervisory responsibilities

• May lead and coordinate daily activities of field crews during on-site operations to ensure safe and efficient execution of tasks.
• May assist in training new field personnel on equipment operation and field procedures.
• Not responsible for formal performance management, hiring, or disciplinary actions.
• May informally mentor interns or junior team members during or after the rotational program.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Robotics, or related engineering field required.
• Previous field/lab experience or internships a plus but not required.

Physical requirements

• The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, as well as use hands to feel, reach, grasp, handle, or operate objects, tools and/or controls.
• The employee must be able to lift, push, pull, transfer, or move items up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks in field environments.
• Ability to travel and relocate temporarily to field sites (housing support provided).
• Flexibility to work non-traditional schedules and adapt to changing work locations
• The vision requirement includes reviewing written and electronic materials in digital and physical format.

Other duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add, or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within this job classification at any time.

Interested candidates can apply by sending their resume to jobs@quaise.com or through our Indeed company page Quaise, Inc Careers and Employment | Indeed.com

Affirmative Action/EEO statement
Quaise Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status or age.

Exceed Geo Energy
Senior Geologist / Operational Geophysicist
Location: Austin or Houston, Texas
Position still open 10/3/2025

At Exceed Geo Energy, we’re not just building geothermal systems—we’re building a more sustainable, resilient planet. Our mission is to revolutionize clean energy through advanced geothermal technologies like our Infinity Loop™ and supercritical CO₂ systems. That takes bold thinking, sharp minds, and a shared passion for impact.

Whether you’re a seasoned energy expert, a creative engineer, or a student eager to shape the future, Exceed is the place to grow, lead, and innovate.

Objective: To work collaboratively with other geoscientists, and link with engineers and business development staff, to enhance geological understanding, support and contribute to technical work on new and prospective geothermal power projects of interest to Exceed Energy in USA and Globe.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Contribute to or manage geothermal geoscience work for Exceed Energy in North America and overseas, as required
• Propose, undertake and report on geothermal resource assessments in combination with other Exceed Energy geoscience, engineering and business development staff, and contractors
• Perform or manage various assignments, including thermal feature and well bore fluid sampling, geological field mapping, well targeting and associated geological logging, evaluation and activities related to investigations during and post-well drilling, to aid development decisions by Exceed Energy
• Help to develop and grow Exceed Energy’s commercial interests, and elsewhere as directed, by contributing to marketing, costing, developing and completion of projects, client and contractor liaison
• Manage technical aspects of projects, including overview of services provided by contractors, be responsible for quality control and timeliness
• Support (and mentor as appropriate) Exceed Energy’s geoscience, business development and technical staff, and direct contractors involved in projects, in North America and elsewhere.
• Communicate results and project information through internal reporting, and bring to the attention of senor staff promptly any issues impacting project viability
• Represent Exceed Energy at conferences and workshops, and present results if requested.
• Comply with health and safety responsibilities

Qualification:

• A master’s and or phD degree in geology, geochemistry, geophysics or related sciences and comparable commercial experience in geothermal industry
• 10+ years working experience as a geoscientist in the geothermal industry, preferable with strong geochemistry experience.
• Specialist skills applicable to geothermal exploration science (e.g. geological core logging and related well services, field (exploration, mapping) experience, 3D visualization/GIS skills, resource evaluation), understanding of hydrothermal systems, fluid-rock interaction processes and principles of stratigraphy.
• Data Science, Machine Learning and AI related skills for fault interpretation, seismic studies is critical for efficient operational decision making.
• Commercial focus, with practical experience and interest solving technically challenging concepts and problems
• Individual initiative and ability to contribute effectively to the team, combined with personal integrity and professional ethics
• Proven record of quality scientific writing and reporting
• Excellent communication skills in English

Competencies:

• The following competencies are expected:
• Results Orientation and Technical Expertise – Commitment to achieve effective results, to work towards or exceed agreed goals, and maintain and/or develop technical expertise
• Business Focus – Ability to apply appropriate principles and practices to maximize revenue and minimize cost, while meeting compliance obligations
• Relationship Management and Teamwork – Commitment to maintain effective co-operative relationships with individuals and groups, particularly in regard to cultural sensitivities
• Communication – Ability to express results, work and ideas clearly (orally, and in writing)
• Initiative – Ability and commitment to seek and use better ways of doing things
• Professional Integrity – Acts in a manner that conveys high personal and professional standards
• Leadership and Management Skills – The ability to inspire others to achieve desired results and to develop and enable others to realize their full potential.
• US Work authorization. Unless exceptional candidates, Exceed Energy regrets to sponsor work visas.

To apply, please contact office@exceedgeoenergy.com, noting the role you are interested in and including your resume or CV.

Fervo Energy
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Oakland, Calif.
Full Time 
Position still open 10/3/2025

Fervo is working to build the most cost-effective, repeatable geothermal power plants in the world. Joining Fervo’s PowerCo engineering team means solving frontier technical problems with immediate real-world impact, accelerating the clean energy transition and reinventing the way infrastructure is built.

We are seeking engineers who are excited by Fervo’s mission, the opportunity to drive meaningful and impactful innovation, and the prospect of maintaining extreme ownership over the cost and constructability implications of their designs, knowing that each decision they make impacts the speed and scale of Fervo’s mission.

Description

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be a technical leader in the design and optimization of mechanical systems for Fervo’s innovative power plants. You will apply advanced engineering judgment and first-principles analysis to develop high-performance, cost-effective plant designs, while mentoring junior engineers and influencing cross-disciplinary decision-making. As Fervo transitions from first-of-a-kind projects to scaling deployment of its plants, you will play a key role in driving standardization and efficiency improvements across projects. You will report to the Mechanical Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

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

Team and Culture

• Demonstrate extreme ownership by taking responsibility for cost, safety, and constructability in addition to design
• Work 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
• Contribute to a culture of technical excellence and accountability, modeling the values that define a world-class engineering team
• Act as a mentor to junior engineers and help in their development

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering in large capital projects
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• R&D mechanical engineering design experience is a strong plus

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 a the Oakland, California office will be required.

Compensation & Benefits

Fervo provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, flexible paid time off, and paid parental leave. Additionally, Fervo offers an incentive stock options program, a bonus incentive program, and a 401(k) plan with an employer match.

Fervo Energy is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. Expected Salary: $115,000 – $182,000 based on California locality and dependent on experience, pay in other locations may vary. 

Fervo Energy reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Sr Project Engineer - Mechanical (Geothermal)
Berkshire Hathaway Energy
CA, United States
Position still open 10/3/2025

Job Description

The senior mechanical engineer renewable energy completes technical work in the planning, designing and construction of additions, changes or maintenance to renewable energy equipment. Responsible for providing technical support for daily operations and maintenance, plant and process improvements, equipment and process start-ups, plant and process troubleshooting with analysis and recommending corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Respond to operations, maintenance and project needs. 
• Provide lead role for plant and equipment performance evaluation; optimize resource use and maximize reliable power generation and revenue from the region. 
• Assist in developing testing processes and perform testing and validation of designs. Perform engineering calculations and modeling to support design work. Review technical drawings, plans and specifications using computer software. Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design process. 
• Provide engineering services to operations and maintenance as required. Maintain close contact with these groups to evaluate plant equipment performance, recommend design/specification improvements, trend project performance, keep up to date with the technology incorporated in the field. 
• Reviews process and equipment design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and contract requirements and specifications. 
• Schedule details of equipment installations with operations and maintenance. Provide training and supply all pertinent original equipment manufacturer (OEM) documents, spare parts list and operating instructions. 
•  Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Professional Engineer license is required. 
• Minimum ten years of experience and knowledge of power plant engineering, or refinery or chemical plant. 
• Exposure to business/financial and contractual matters would be ideal. 
• Experience with the following would be a plus: cross-country pipeline installations, pressure vessels, high pressure steam systems, various air pollution abatement systems, turbines, plant design and/or construction, etc 
• Experience with piping design utilizing duplex 2205 and super duplex 2507 and associated welding requirements, and capable of conducting pipe stress analysis. 
• Effective analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills. Ability to read and interpret written documents such as accounting reports, safety rules, policy manuals and professional periodicals/journals. 
• Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence and manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, the general public and employees at all levels. 
• Must be able to make clear and precise decisions in critical situations (accident sites); make clear and precise decisions if environmental problems should occur and be able to evaluate safety/environmental concerns and develop a procedure that complies with BHE Renewables procedures. 
• Must have the ability to use technical skills to focus ideas onto substantial projects. Must show a willingness to learn, as well as to clearly communicate complex ideas and concepts to those with less technical background. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. 
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and Word. 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work near moving machinery and may be exposed to fumes and airborne particles. Occasionally, the employee is exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, as well as loud areas and exposed hot piping. The company will provide the required personal protective equipment. During the course of performing assigned duties, the employee may be required to work with or be exposed to hazardous substances and occupational hazards. The company will provide the employee with initial training on all known hazardous substances and occupational hazards prior to allowing the employee to perform a particular duty unsupervised. Annual refresher training will also be provided on all known hazards and new hazards as they are identified. Effective verbal and written communication skills. The ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

About Us

BHE Renewables owns interests in several independent power projects in the U.S. BHE Renewables owns solar, wind, geothermal, hydro and natural gas projects that largely sell their output to regulated utilities. The company’s portfolio includes projects and assets in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York and Texas. BHE Renewables is building a first-of-its-kind solar-powered microgrid that will be the start of an aerospace manufacturing hub in West Virginia.

About the Team

At BHE Renewables, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Job Info

• Job Identification10002850
• Job Category Engineering
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 7030 Gentry Road, Calipatria, CA, 92233, US
• Salary Range $119,400.00 - $168,500.00
• Business BHE Renewables, LLC

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Sr Project Engineer (Geothermal)
Berkshire Hathaway Energy
CA, United States
Position still open 10/3/2025

Job Description

The senior project engineer renewable energy completes technical work in the planning, designing and construction of additions, changes or maintenance to renewable energy equipment. Responsible for providing technical support for daily operations and maintenance, plant and process improvements, equipment and process start-ups, plant and process troubleshooting with analysis and recommending corrective actions. 

Responsibilities

• Respond to operations, maintenance and project needs. 
• Provide lead role for plant and equipment performance evaluation; optimize resource use and maximize reliable power generation and revenue from the region.
• Assist in developing testing processes and perform testing and validation of designs. 
• Perform engineering calculations and modeling to support design work. 
• Review technical drawings, plans and specifications using computer software. 
• Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design process.)
• Provide engineering services to operations and maintenance as required. 
• Maintain close contact with these groups to evaluate plant equipment performance, recommend design/specification improvements, trend project performance, keep up to date with the technology incorporated in the field. 
• Reviews process and equipment design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and contract requirements and specifications.
• Schedule details of equipment installations with operations and maintenance. 
• Provide training and supply all pertinent original equipment manufacturer documents, spare parts list and operating instructions. 
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. 

Qualifications

• Must have bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, or civil engineering. 
• Professional Engineer license is preferred. 
• Minimum ten years of experience and knowledge of power plant, wastewater treatment, refinery or chemical plant. 
• Exposure to business/financial and contractual matters would be ideal. 
• Experience with the following would be a plus: cross-country pipeline installations, pressure vessels, high pressure steam systems, various air pollution abatement systems, turbines, plant design and/or construction, etc. 
• Effective analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills. 
• Ability to read and interpret written documents such as accounting reports, safety rules, policy manuals and professional periodicals/journals. 
• Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence and manuals. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, the general public and employees at all levels. 
• Must be able to make clear and precise decisions in critical situations (accident sites); make clear and precise decisions if environmental problems should occur and be able to evaluate safety/environmental concerns and develop a procedure that complies with BHE Renewables procedures.
•  Must have the ability to use technical skills to focus ideas onto substantial projects. 
• Must show a willingness to learn, as well as to clearly communicate complex ideas and concepts to those with less technical background. 
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. 
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and Word. Must possess a valid driver’s license. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work near moving machinery and may be exposed to fumes and airborne particles. Occasionally, the employee is exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, as well as loud areas and exposed hot piping. The company will provide the required personal protective equipment. During the course of performing assigned duties, the employee may be required to work with or be exposed to hazardous substances and occupational hazards. The company will provide the employee with initial training on all known hazardous substances and occupational hazards prior to allowing the employee to perform a particular duty unsupervised. Annual refresher training will also be provided on all known hazards and new hazards as they are identified. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. The ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

About Us

BHE Renewables owns interests in several independent power projects in the U.S. BHE Renewables owns solar, wind, geothermal, hydro and natural gas projects that largely sell their output to regulated utilities. The company’s portfolio includes projects and assets in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York and Texas. BHE Renewables is building a first-of-its-kind solar-powered microgrid that will be the start of an aerospace manufacturing hub in West Virginia.

About the Team

BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Job Info

• Job Identification10002849
• Job Category Engineering
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 7030 Gentry Road, Calipatria, CA, 92233, US
• Salary Range $119,400.00 - $168,500.00
• Business BHE Renewables, LLC

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Exceed Geo Energy
Sr Project and Electrical Power Engineer
Location: Austin or Houston, Texas
Position still open 10/3/2025

At Exceed Geo Energy, we’re not just building geothermal systems—we’re building a more sustainable, resilient planet. Our mission is to revolutionize clean energy through advanced geothermal technologies like our Infinity Loop™ and supercritical CO₂ systems. That takes bold thinking, sharp minds, and a shared passion for impact.

Whether you’re a seasoned energy expert, a creative engineer, or a student eager to shape the future, Exceed is the place to grow, lead, and innovate.

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

• Master’s degree or phD 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
• 7+ 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
• US work authorization- Exceed regrets we won’t be able to sponsor work visas.

To apply, please contact office@exceedgeoenergy.com, noting the role you are interested in and including your resume or CV.

Quaise Energy Inc
Sr. RF Engineer
Houston, TX
Position still open 10/3/2025

Quaise is seeking an accomplished Sr. RF Engineer, with specific experience in high-power RF sources and millimeter wave (MMW) transmission, to design transmission systems for our MMW Drilling System, improve performance and further the development of high power, high efficiency gyrotron sources. This role will collaborate with other cross-functional teams to design systems as well as troubleshoot and resolve RF-related issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background and experience in electromagnetic theory, design tools, simulation, custom code development, and familiarity with high-power vacuum electronic devices and high voltage systems.
Essential functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.):

• Design, test, and implement RF & MMW components, waveguide transmission systems, and diagnostics equipment for the Quaise MMW Drilling System.
• Design and use of waveguide mirrors, miter bends, polarizers, tapers, bends, mode converters, and other transmission line architecture components.
• Collaborate to develop next generation MMW source for increased power output efficiency and system reliability, ruggedize for field deployment, and design for better maintainability and serviceability.
• Specify requirements, source components, integrate system, implement, and assemble experiments.
• Perform lab or field tests, analyze test results and build on lessons learned to further the equipment development progress and achieve team/company objectives.
• Prepare engineering reports and complete documentation for work carried out.
• Package and ruggedize key system elements to prepare the technology moving from the lab to field environment.
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with team members working on various aspects of the direct energy drilling system.
• Push boundaries on current limitations of CW tubes to gain advantages in this equipment as it becomes tailored for industrial drilling applications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Strong understanding of EM wave (10-150 GHz), including basic principles, waveguide modes, mode conversion, wave polarization and filtering.
• Understanding of propagation in rectangular and cylindrical waveguides as well as overmoded corrugated and dielectric lined waveguides.
• Knowledge on handling reflected power, isolation, impedance matching, load, and dummy load design.
• Knowledge of quasi-optic and ray tracing techniques for modeling and designing MMW systems.
• Understanding wave attenuation and wave interaction with materials and the environment, reflection, absorption, and noise.
• Experienced in operation and principles of high-power (100kW+), high-voltage (20kV+) vacuum electronics devices including TWTs, klystrons, and gyrotrons and supporting equipment such as high-voltage power supplies.
• Experience with Gyrotron (or other vacuum electron devices) internal component design, electron cavity interactions, depressed collector design.
• Awareness of typical limitations of VEDs, thermal and mechanical concepts, thermal management techniques, power delivery techniques, insulation techniques.
• Ability to complete microwave network analysis using S-parameters. Experience using VNA and other microwave test equipment.
• Operational with vacuum systems, including RF windows, pressure gauges, and vacuum pumps.
• Familiarity with electromagnetism, super conducting magnets, physics of electric and magnetic fields and their use in gyrating electrons in a VED.
• Use of CAD and simulation software (HFSS, CST, MATLAB, COMSOL, etc.) used to simulate wave propagation, thermal characteristics, and effects of environment on the wave.
• Knowledge of high-level programming languages (C++, Python, MATLAB) for numerical modeling, post processing simulation results, and plotting data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Supervisory responsibilities

• May supervise the work of junior engineers or contractors to ensure work is completed in accordance with project requirements.

Education and Experience

• Master’s or PhD degree in engineering (Electrical, Electronics, RF) or Physics degree preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree may be considered if coupled with several years’ experience in industry.
• 5 years of related experience in microwave engineering required; 10 years preferred.

Physical requirements

• The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, as well as use hands to feel, reach, grasp, handle, or operate objects, tools and/or controls.
• The employee must be able to lift, push, pull, transfer, or move items up 20 pounds at times for departmental needs.
• Ability to move from one worksite to another or travel to various job sites and locations to complete tasks.
• The vision requirement includes reviewing written and electronic materials in digital and physical format.
• The employee must be able to adjust to changing work hours and locations as needed considering the strong focus on external communications and relationships.
• Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add, or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within this job classification at any time.

Interested candidates can apply by sending their resume to jobs@quaise.com or through our Indeed company page Quaise, Inc Careers and Employment | Indeed.com
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
Quaise Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status or age.

Berkshire Hathaway Energy
Sr Rotating Equipment Engineer - Steam Turbine
CA, United States
Position still open 10/3/2025
Job Identification10002538

Responsibilities

• Adhere to, support, and enforce all company safety and environmental rules, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for the proper maintenance and repair of main steam turbines, cooling water pumps and injection pumps to include development of written job scopes and procedures to complete major inspections on turbines and generators.
• Identify spare parts and verifies stock of critical parts. 
• Coordinates the repair of turbine rotors and turbine parts. 
• Have reliability, predictive and preventative maintenance activities completed for the major rotating equipment. This includes vibration analysis, lubrication analysis and thermography. 
• Recommend major work activities for critical equipment during major overhauls. 
• Responsible for failure analysis program, coordinates investigations. 
• Write technical portion of contracts to be performed on rotating equipment. 
• Serves as owner’s representative for capital and expense mechanical projects. 
• Provide technical leadership to staff. 
• Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning. 
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. 

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university engineering program.
• A professional engineering license is recommended to be considered for the senior level.
• Seven to ten years of experience and knowledge of turbine operation, maintenance and repair, power plant engineering, business/financial and contractual matters.
• Excellent communication skills are required to interface and communicate with all employees, superiors and vendors.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret procedures, regulations, blue prints, schematics and process and instrument diagrams. Capability of writing reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, the general public and employees at all levels. Competent in giving oral and written instruction that is understandable by all.
• Must have above-average mathematical skills equivalent to a four-year college graduate, including at least 2 years of calculus.
• Must be able to make clear and precise decisions in critical situations (accident sites); make clear and precise decisions if environmental problems should occur and be able to evaluate safety/environmental concerns and develop a procedure that complies with CalEnergy Operating Corporation procedures.
• Must have the ability to use technical skills to focus ideas onto substantial projects. Must show a willingness to learn, as well as to clearly communicate complex ideas and concepts to those with less technical background.
• A valid California driver’s license is required. A California professional engineering license is preferred.

About US

BHE Renewables owns interests in several independent power projects in the U.S. BHE Renewables owns solar, wind, geothermal, hydro and natural gas projects that largely sell their output to regulated utilities. The company’s portfolio includes projects and assets in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York and Texas. BHE Renewables is building a first-of-its-kind solar-powered microgrid that will be the start of an aerospace manufacturing hub in West Virginia.

About the Team

BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Job Info

• Job Identification 10002538
• Job Category Engineering
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 7030 Gentry Road, Calipatria, CA, 92233, US
• Salary Range $119,400.00 - $168,500.00
• Business BHE Renewables, LLC

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Zanskar
Structural Geologist
Location: Salt Lake Utah
Exploration Full Time Onsite
Position still open 10/3/2025

Geothermal energy is a massive untapped renewable resource, but unlocking it requires knowing where to drill and why. At Zanskar, we’re modernizing geothermal exploration by combining world-class field science with advanced R&D and machine learning to build a smarter, faster, and cheaper way to find and develop geothermal resources.  

We’re seeking a Senior Subject Matter Expert in Fault and Fracture Mapping to lead structural interpretation and field-based analysis across our growing geothermal exploration portfolio. Your work will directly shape where and how we drill by identifying and characterizing the structural controls on permeability that make geothermal systems viable. You’ll be a bridge between field geoscience and cutting-edge machine learning tools, helping us turn data into decisions that drive real megawatts onto the grid.  Outcomes – Problems you’ll solve  You will own the structural framework for Zanskar’s geothermal prospects. Your insights into fault kinematics, fracture networks, and stress regimes will reduce uncertainty, improve drilling outcomes, and accelerate project timelines. You’ll guide field programs to collect meaningful data, translate those findings into 3D geologic models, and work closely with both our Exploration Geologists and R&D team to continuously improve how we identify and characterize geothermal targets.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Zanskar’s technical lead for fault and fracture systems analysis across geothermal projects
• Conduct and lead field-based structural mapping campaigns to characterize fault geometries, surface expressions, and fracture attributes
• Guide the acquisition and interpretation of structural data sets (e.g., LiDAR, drone imagery, field mapping, oriented core, structural logs)
• Build and refine 3D structural models (Leapfrog, Move, or equivalent) to support conceptual reservoir models and drill planning
• Evaluate fault-related permeability potential and fracture connectivity using both field and subsurface datasetsWork closely with Exploration Geologists to synthesize geologic, geophysical, and geochemical inputs into robust conceptual models
• Collaborate with R&D to support the development and training of predictive models using structural and fault datasets
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior geoscientists on structural geology methods and field techniques
• Contribute to generative exploration strategy by identifying high-potential structural settings for new prospect development
• Travel regularly to field sites across the western U.S. (30–40%) to lead structural mapping and support active drilling programs

Experience

• Expert-level knowledge in structural geology, with a focus on fault systems, fracture mechanics, and hydrothermal permeability
• M.S. or Ph.D. in structural geology, tectonics, geomechanics, or a related field
• 7–10+ years of applied field and subsurface experience in structurally complex terrains (geothermal, mineral exploration, petroleum, or related industries)
• Advanced proficiency with 3D structural modeling tools (Leapfrog, Move, Petrel, or similar)
• Demonstrated excellence in field mapping and structural interpretation from multiple data sources
• Strong cross-disciplinary collaboration skills — able to communicate and integrate effectively with geologists, engineers, and data scientists
• Experience designing and executing field programs, managing logistics, and synthesizing results into exploration decisions
• Familiarity with geostatistics, geomechanical modeling, or ML/AI integration into geological workflows is a plus
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving startup environment with evolving goals and high-impact work

Location and Benefits

• Paid holidays
• 15 days PTO + PTO accrual increase based on tenure
• Medical and dental coverage
• 401k + Match
• Stock options
• Leadership opportunities in a mission-driven company transforming geothermal energy through technology and science

Equal Opportunity Employer Zanskar is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practice laws.

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Calpine Corporation
Turbine Control Engineer III
Middletown, CA 95461, USA
Position still open 10/3/2025

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

Controls Field Service for Calpine turbine fleet – Potential for heavy travel of 60% or more; performs troubleshooting of turbine control systems. 

Job Scope & Technical Excellence

• Comprehensive knowledge.
• Seasoned professional with advanced applied experience.
• Applies advanced skills contributing to knowledge areas within function, but not yet an expert in all.
• Develop and implement control logic changes on gas and steam turbines.
• Audit OEM recommended controls changes and work with OEM as necessary for troubleshooting, data gathering and resolving turbine issues.
• Lead informal training sessions for Operations and colleagues on logic changes and controls skills.

Decision Makine & Impact

•  Makes recommendations on moderately complex issues regarding project components and tasks.
• May make recommendations on new processes, tools and services; supports and contributes to development of new products, services or techniques.  

Work Complexity

• Works on problems of diverse scope ranging from moderate to complex.
• Uses independent judgment requiring in-depth analysis of variable factors. Collaborates with senior professionals in selection of methods, techniques, and analytical approach

Self-Management & Leadership

• Works under limited supervision.
• Prioritizes own weekly schedule and may guide others in the completion of tasks within clearly defined schedules as set by management.
• Regularly provides on-the-job skills training to others in complex technical areas.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree Engineering.
• 10+ yrs related experience

Salary Information

• Salary Range - $106,581.76 - $135,891.74

Additional Calpine Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
• Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to hrrecruitment@calpine.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here

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