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Fervo Energy

Delivers 24/7 carbon-free geothermal energy

Executive Communications Lead

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Houston, TX, USA
HybridRegular in-office presence in Houston is required; frequent travel is required for conferences and speaking engagements.
Growth & MarketingPR & Communications

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 7 years of experience in executive communications, speechwriting, or corporate communications.
  • A proven track record working with and writing for C-suite or senior executives in a high-visibility environment.
  • Exceptional writing skills and the ability to adapt tone and voice to different executives and audiences.
  • Experience building and refining executive-level presentations using PowerPoint, Keynote, or similar tools.
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to coordinate multiple executives, events, and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive, confidential, or market-moving information.
  • A bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field.
Responsibilities
  • Write speeches, keynote remarks, talking points, and prepared statements for the CEO and executive team.
  • Own and protect a consistent executive voice and narrative across external communications.
  • Partner directly with executives to translate their intent and expertise into clear, compelling remarks.
  • Build and maintain the conference and speaking-engagement calendar.
  • Review incoming opportunities and proactively seek new opportunities to determine which conferences and external events warrant Fervo's participation and at what level.
  • Work with conference organizers to secure speaking opportunities and manage associated logistics.
  • Prepare speakers for each engagement, including message alignment, logistics, and rehearsal.
  • Build and design slide decks for conference keynotes and executive speaking engagements.
  • Ensure external-facing presentation materials are polished, on-brand, and aligned with Fervo's current narrative.
  • Write speeches and develop original content to showcase Fervo's technology and market position.
  • Manage presentation version control and rapid turnaround as messaging or events evolve.
  • Own executive-level external communications, coordinating with Legal, Investor Relations, and Media Relations to keep messaging consistent.
  • Advise executives on communications strategy and positioning for high-stakes external moments.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in energy, climate tech, or another technical industry translating complex topics for broad audiences.
  • Experience supporting communications at a newly public company.
  • Experience coaching executives on public speaking and stage presence.

About the company

Fervo Energy develops and operates geothermal energy projects to provide 24/7 carbon-free power. It combines proven oil-and-gas technologies with geothermal science, notably horizontal drilling and distributed fiber-optic sensing, to unlock geothermal resources that were previously uneconomical. The company’s main product is a steady, carbon-free geothermal energy supply that can be sold to electricity providers seeking decarbonization. Its approach differs from competitors by applying oil-and-gas drilling methods and advanced sensing to unlock higher resource potential and deliver reliable, cost-effective energy. Fervo’s flagship Cape Station Project demonstrates this approach in action. The company’s goal is to accelerate the clean energy transition by delivering reliable, scalable geothermal energy and expanding geoscience-enabled solutions for decarbonizing the electricity sector.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • On October 1, 2026, Cape Station began generating revenue one day early.
  • DOE awarded Fervo about $20 million on September 22, 2026 for Idaho and Nevada EGS.
  • Fervo claims 900 megawatts contracted at Cape Station, supporting a large multiyear backlog.

What critics are saying

  • Hagens Berman investigates whether Fervo hid transmission curtailment risks before its May 2026 IPO.
  • August 12, 2026 guidance cut 2027 revenue to $60 million-$80 million.
  • Any prolonged Utah transmission bottleneck can strand Cape Station output and cripple Fervo's growth story.

What makes Fervo Energy unique

  • Fervo commercialized the first greenfield enhanced geothermal project at Cape Station, September 2026.
  • It uses oil-and-gas horizontal drilling and fiber sensing to unlock hotter reservoirs.
  • Its modular GeoBlocks target faster 18-month future builds across the 4-gigawatt Cape Station system.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Stock Options
  • Hybrid Work Options

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Headcount

6 month growth

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1 year growth

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2 year growth

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Impactful Ninja
Oct 16th, 2026
The Utah plant that just made enhanced geothermal history.

The Utah plant that just made enhanced geothermal history. Publish Date:October 16, 2026 CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE At Impactful Ninja, Impactful Ninja curate positive and impactful news for you. Add Impactful Ninja as a preferred source on Google or sign up for its free newsletter to get these delivered straight to your inbox - just like its expert roundup below! The quick summary: Fervo Energy's Cape Station in Utah became the world's first utility-scale enhanced geothermal plant to reach commercial operation, delivering 33 MW of clean, around-the-clock power ahead of schedule. One key stat: Cape Station's contracted offtake stands at about 900 MW, enough to power the equivalent of nearly 1 million US homes per year, signaling serious market confidence in next-generation geothermal energy. One key quote: "No team has ever built a project like this anywhere in the world, and we did it ahead of schedule," said Fervo Energy CEO Tim Latimer. The big picture: Fervo Energy has declared commercial operation at Cape Station, an enhanced geothermal power plant in Beaver County, Utah, making it the first utility-scale greenfield enhanced geothermal project in the world to reach this milestone. The plant hit 33 MW of net power on Sept. 30, 2026, one day ahead of its contractual deadline. Unlike traditional geothermal plants that rely on naturally occurring hot water reservoirs, Cape Station uses horizontal drilling and hydraulic stimulation techniques borrowed from the oil and gas industry to extract heat from tight rock. The project grew out of a realization by co-founder Tim Latimer that shale drilling innovations from the early 2010s could solve the exact challenges a 2006 MIT report had flagged as obstacles to widespread geothermal energy. Cape Station is now earning revenue under its power contract, with two additional 33-MW units expected to come online by January 2027. Why is this good news: Reaching commercial operation at a utility-scale enhanced geothermal plant is a proof of concept that clean, firm power can be generated almost anywhere there is sufficient underground heat, not just in naturally active volcanic zones. Because enhanced geothermal systems run continuously regardless of weather or time of day, they address one of the biggest weaknesses of wind and solar energy and can serve as a reliable backbone for a cleaner grid. The project already has about 900 MW of contracted power sales lined up, including a 396-MW deal with Google, showing that large energy buyers are ready to commit serious capital to this technology. As each new unit comes online faster than the last, costs are expected to fall, making enhanced geothermal more competitive at scale. With a 400-MW second phase already under construction for 2028, Cape Station is no longer just a pilot but the start of a replicable commercial model for geothermal energy across the US and beyond. What's next: Fervo expects its second and third 33-MW GeoBlocks at Cape Station to reach commercial operation by Jan. 1st, 2027, and a 400-MW second phase is already under construction with a target of 2028. The company is working to cut the time needed to build each GeoBlock from 23 months down to 18. Longer-term questions around how the underground reservoir performs over many years and how to speed up federal permitting on public land remain open challenges for the broader enhanced geothermal industry. Pat is passionate about finding, analyzing, and sharing everything related to energy transition news. He uses a vast historical database to compare and contextualize current developments, providing a depth of expertise that sets his work apart. Articles authored by Pat are further enhanced by the use of a multimodal large language model, offering a scientific perspective on all news featured.

NetDynamic Web Services
Oct 13th, 2026
Navigating open AI models and geothermal innovations.

Navigating open AI models and geothermal innovations. Welcome to today's edition of its tech insights, where NetDynamic explore the ongoing discourse surrounding open AI models and the promising developments in geothermal energy. Recent discussions have intensified after Anthropic published a report highlighting the cyber risks posed by Z.ai, a new model from a Chinese company. This model's availability for unrestricted download and modification raises significant concerns about its potential misuse in cyberattacks. The crux of the debate centers on whether advanced AI models should be accessible to the public or safeguarded within specialized labs. Advocates for open models argue that they democratize technology, preventing a small number of corporations from monopolizing powerful AI tools. Conversely, safety proponents caution that unregulated access could lead to dangerous applications in the wrong hands. As NetDynamic delve deeper into this complex conversation, it becomes clear that the implications of both sides warrant careful consideration. Shifting gears, NetDynamic also shine a spotlight on Fervo Energy, which has been recognized as one of MIT Technology Review's 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch for 2026. The company is striving to revolutionize geothermal energy, which has historically been limited to specific geographic locations. By employing innovative techniques like horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, Fervo aims to unlock geothermal potential in new regions, thereby expanding its application beyond traditional areas like Utah and Nevada. Fervo is capitalizing on the recent surge of interest in artificial intelligence to enhance its geothermal energy initiatives. With a substantial $2.2 billion public offering and an expanded partnership with Google, the company plans to develop larger plants and reduce operational costs. However, the question remains: will this approach successfully extend geothermal energy production beyond its current boundaries? As NetDynamic monitor Fervo's progress, its journey could be pivotal in shaping the future of sustainable energy.

GlobeNewswire
Oct 8th, 2026
Fervo Energy launches Ground Truth, a six-part podcast on the creation of america's leading next-generation geothermal company.

Fervo Energy launches Ground Truth, a six-part podcast on the creation of america's leading next-generation geothermal company. From a Stanford class project to a $2.2 billion Nasdaq IPO, the series tells the Fervo story through the people who lived it - beginning with Episode One, available now. HOUSTON, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Fervo Energy (Nasdaq: FRVO), a global pioneer of next-generation geothermal energy, today announced the launch of Ground Truth, a six-part narrative podcast tracing the company's decade-long path from a graduate-school pitch to a public offering. Episode One, "Twenty Feet of Water," is available today on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, and at fervoenergy.com/podcast/. Hosted by Fervo multimedia producer Olivia Johnson, Ground Truth tells the Fervo story one decision at a time, through the voices of the people who were there to make them. Each episode is structured around original interviews with the people who built the company, paired with field recordings from Cape Station, and each functions as a lens on a larger question rather than a straight recap of the timeline. The series follows Fervo from CEO and co-founder Tim Latimer's decision to leave the oil and gas industry after witnessing Houston's catastrophic 2015 floods, through the Stanford classroom where he met CTO and co-founder Jack Norbeck, the long stretch of overcoming setbacks, and the 2023 breakthrough at Project Red in the Nevada desert that proved enhanced geothermal systems could work commercially. Later episodes trace the contracts that financed Fervo's growth, the build-out of Cape Station in Beaver County, Utah, and the company's May 2026 debut on Nasdaq. Featured voices across the series include Latimer, Norbeck, SVP of the GeoBlock Factory Christian Gradl, CFO David Ulrey, SVP of Development and Commercial Markets Dawn Owens, and COO Sarah Jewett. "At Fervo, we talk a lot about drilling times and well temperatures, the science behind what we've built," said Megan Baldino, Head of Communications & Brand at Fervo Energy. "Ground Truth is our chance to tell the human story: the people who spent a decade betting their careers on an idea almost no one else believed in. Now it's a reality. We think it's a story worth hearing in their own words." New episodes of Ground Truth will be released on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and at fervoenergy.com/podcast/. About Fervo Energy Fervo Energy (Nasdaq: FRVO) is a modern power company built around one of the market's most important needs: affordable, dependable new power supply. Through the large-scale deployment of enhanced geothermal systems, Fervo has established a repeatable, industrial approach to building utility-scale power. The company is transforming geothermal into a clean, reliable, cost-competitive solution designed to meet rising demand from AI hyperscalers, utilities, and a more electricity-intensive economy. For more information, visit www.fervoenergy.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act, which involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, the words "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "future," "guidance," "intend," "may," "model," "outlook," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "predict," "project," "seek," "should," "target," "will," "would," and similar expressions (including the negative of such terms) are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. Although Fervo believes that the expectations and assumptions reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, they involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and, in many cases, beyond Fervo's control. Accordingly, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and Fervo's actual outcomes could differ materially from what Fervo has expressed in its forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the outcomes to differ materially include (but are not limited to) the following: risks related to expanding its geothermal operations and accessing new markets; challenges in maintaining compliance with extensive environmental regulations and permitting requirements; uncertainties in forecasting future operational results and growth due to economic conditions and market demand; compliance with environmental regulations and climate change initiatives impacting operational costs; inherent risks in the geothermal industry, including potential operational disruptions and associated liabilities; the influence of consumer preferences, government policies, and competition on the demand for geothermal energy; risks associated with fluctuations in energy prices and material costs; dependence on a complex supply chain and successful maintenance of its geothermal infrastructure; financial performance influenced by fluctuations in interest rates, capital availability, and other market conditions; capacity actually constructed or for which GovCloud Network enter power purchase agreements under non-binding agreements, like the Geothermal Framework Agreement; exposure to legal proceedings and claims arising from its business operations; protecting its brand reputation and facing potential negative public perception; negative public perception and political opposition impacting its ability to secure regulatory approvals and market acceptance; the successful and timely execution of its growth strategy, with risks of delays or failures; reliance on key personnel and the potential impact of labor costs and workforce challenges; heavy reliance on technology systems and potential cybersecurity threats; global economic and political conditions affecting its operations, supply chain, and customer demand; the risk that its estimates of capacity potential and heat initially in place are inaccurate or that GovCloud Network is unable to produce quantities of electrical energy commensurate with such estimates; and other risks and uncertainties, including those set forth under "Risk Factors" in Fervo's Registration Statement on Form S-1/A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on May 11, 2026, and Fervo's other filings with the SEC. In light of these factors, the events anticipated by Fervo's forward-looking statements may not occur at the time anticipated or at all. Moreover, Fervo operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment, and new risks emerge from time to time. Fervo cannot predict all risks, nor can it assess the impact of all factors on its business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by any forward-looking statements it may make. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release or, if earlier, as of the date they were made. Fervo does not intend to, and disclaims any obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements unless required by applicable law. V2 Communications for Fervo Energy

TechCrunch
Oct 1st, 2026
Fervo Energy completes world's first enhanced geothermal plant in 23 months, sells power to grid

Fervo Energy has become the world's first enhanced geothermal company to deliver commercial electricity to the grid. The company announced that its Cape Station power plant began selling power on 30 September, one day ahead of schedule. The first block of the facility was completed in 23 months from groundbreaking to commercial operations. Once fully operational, Cape Station will generate 100 megawatts, with potential expansion to 4 gigawatts. Fervo aims to complete future blocks in 18 months. Google, Southern California Edison, and other companies have committed to purchasing power from the project. Unlike traditional geothermal plants, enhanced geothermal systems drill deeper to access hotter rock, enabling development in more locations. Fervo went public in May, raising $1.9 billion.

GlobeNewswire
Oct 1st, 2026
Fervo Energy Company (FRVO) faces investor scrutiny amid post-ipo transmission curtailment revelation - HBSS.

Fervo Energy Company (FRVO) faces investor scrutiny amid post-ipo transmission curtailment revelation - HBSS. SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - During Fervo Energy Company's (NASDAQ: FRVO) August 12, 2026 Q2 2026 earnings call, the company revealed that it expected a temporary shutdown of certain transmission infrastructure it relies on to deliver electricity from its Cape Station project. This news drove the price of Fervo shares down over 16% that day to close at $20.16, well below the company's $27 IPO price in May 2026. "We're focused on whether Fervo was aware of the planned curtailment at the time of its IPO and if so, whether the company and management may have negligently..." "if curtailment is required due to load system inefficiency, our ability to sell and deliver our power to our customers may be adversely impacted and we may..." "[t]his is really due to curtailment on the transmission lines that we have going from the Cape site to our end customers" "[t]his is something that we've had our eye on for some time." The report and market response have prompted national shareholders rights firm Hagens Berman to open an investigation into whether Fervo was sufficiently transparent about the curtailment in its IPO documents and, if not, whether there may be violations of the federal securities laws. The firm encourages Fervo investors who suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now. Persons with knowledge who may be able to assist the investigation are invited to contact the firm's attorneys. Fervo Energy Company (FRVO) Investigation: Fervo builds, owns, and operates geothermal power facilities in the United States. The company depends on third-party transmission systems to deliver its power. On May 14, 2026, Fervo completed its IPO and issued 80.5 million shares at $27 per share. The investigation is focused on the propriety of Fervo's statements about risks to its business related to third-party curtailments of transmission systems on which the company depends, particularly with respect to the company's Cape Station GeoCluster. More specifically, the company's IPO documents generally characterized this risk as "potential" and said "if curtailment is required due to load system inefficiency, our ability to sell and deliver our power to our customers may be adversely impacted and we may either incur additional costs or forego revenues." The propriety of these disclosures may have come into question on August 12, 2026. That day, Fervo reported its Q2 2026 financial results and held its related earnings conference call. The company surprised investors with 2027 revenue estimates of just $60 million to $80 million. Management revealed "[t]his is really due to curtailment on the transmission lines that we have going from the Cape site to our end customers" and "[t]his is something that we've had our eye on for some time." The market swiftly reacted, sending the price of Fervo shares down $4.01 (-16%) to close at $20.16, or over 25% lower than the IPO price. "We're focused on whether Fervo was aware of the planned curtailment at the time of its IPO and if so, whether the company and management may have negligently not disclosed it," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm's investigation. If you invested in Fervo Energy and have substantial losses, or have knowledge that will assist the firm's investigation, submit your losses now" Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Fervo Energy Company should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected]. About Hagens Berman Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs' rights complex litigation firm focusing on corporate accountability. The firm is home to a robust practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and other wrongdoings. Hagens Berman's team has secured more than $2.9 billion in this area of law. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future case.