Senior Drilling Engineer

Hybrid Remote • Houston, TX •
Drilling
Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionFervo is working to build the most cost-effective, repeatable geothermal power plants in the world. Delivering on this mission requires first-of-a-kind well designs, disciplined execution in the field, and continuous learning across the full well lifecycle. Joining Fervo’s Geoblock Factory organization means operating where subsurface innovation meets real-world execution, with safety, reliability, and capital efficiency as non-negotiables.We are seeking a Senior Drilling Engineer who is excited by Fervo’s mission and motivated to design and execute advanced geothermal drilling in a highly dynamic environment. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong drilling engineering background, deep drilling experience, and the ability to operate effectively where standard oil and gas playbooks must be adapted—or reinvented—for geothermal applications.The Senior Drilling Engineer is responsible for well planning, design, engineering, and daily operations support. The Senior Drilling Engineer will also support contract management and work with partners and suppliers to deliver continuous improvement in drilling performance. RequirementsResponsibilitiesDetailed well planning including design, engineering, and drilling procedureProvide drilling engineering support for all well operations within a cross-functional operations team and coordinate recovery plans during NPT eventsConduct risk assessments for all operations and prepare mitigation plans to ensure safe and effective deliveryPrepare detailed time and cost estimates and ownership of tracking plan vs actualCoordinate and manage drilling contractors supporting planning and execution activities, including NPT resolution and technical reviewBudgeting, building AFEs, and managing cost throughout operationsTracking performance with micro-KPI’s and driving continuous improvement initiatives in well cycle time and costPost well closeout and reporting including lessons learned and best practices to implement in future wellsQualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in engineering10+ years of experience in drilling engineering / operations (minimum 5 years with an operator in US Onshore horizontal drilling)?Ability to demonstrate competency in core well engineering fundamentals, including casing design, directional drilling, drill string / BHA design, drilling fluids, cementing, and contingency planningProficient in standard well engineering design softwareExperience in risk assessment and well time / cost estimatesPlanning complex drilling operationsExperience in executing horizontal drilling in unconventional wellsExperience with supply chain and cost managementExcellent communication and interpersonal skills (a team player)Ability to develop ideas and technical proposals with aligned organization intent.Strong problem solver committed to continuous improvementHands-on field experience across drilling operationsUnwavering commitment to protecting Health, Safety, and Environment in all aspects of design and operationsPreferredExperience mentoring or supporting early-career engineersExperience working on first-of-a-kind, non-standard, or technically complex well designs