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GIS Developer

Salt Lake City, UT

About Fervo Energy

Fervo Energy (NASDAQ: FRVO) is a modern power company developing next-generation geothermal resources to meet the growing demand for affordable, reliable, 24/7 carbon-free energy. Our mission is to transform geothermal into America’s most dependable and affordable source of clean, around-the-clock power. By combining innovations in horizontal drilling, fiber-optic sensing, and advanced reservoir engineering, Fervo has developed a repeatable approach to building utility-scale enhanced geothermal systems. Our flagship Cape Station development in Utah is planned to deliver 500 MW of firm, carbon-free power, and we are advancing a development pipeline of more than 50 GW. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers, geoscientists, operators, project builders, and business leaders working to make geothermal a cornerstone of a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future.

Position Description

The GIS Developer will design, build, and maintain the geospatial applications, web tools, and mobile workforce solutions that power Fervo’s field and office GIS workflows. This role focuses on the development side of Fervo’s GIS program — building custom applications, configuring the Esri platform stack, and deploying mobile data collection tools that connect field crews to the office in real time. The GIS Developer works closely with the GIS team, Engineering, Land, Operations, and Permitting to deliver intuitive, reliable geospatial tools across the organization.

Responsibilities

GIS Application & Web Tool Development

  • Design and build custom GIS web applications using ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Instant Apps, Web AppBuilder, and the Esri JavaScript API.

  • Develop and maintain ArcGIS dashboards, StoryMaps, and operational views for project teams, leadership reporting, and stakeholder communication.

  • Automate geospatial workflows and geoprocessing tasks using Python (ArcPy, arcgis module) and ModelBuilder.

  • Build and maintain hosted feature layers, map services, and web maps published through ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal.

  • Evaluate emerging Esri platform capabilities and recommend adoption of new tools aligned with Fervo’s project needs.

Mobile Worker Applications & Field Technology

  • Deploy, configure, and administer Fervo’s mobile workforce application suite including ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, Workforce for ArcGIS, and QuickCapture.

  • Design mobile data collection forms, intelligent map packages, and offline areas tailored to remote geothermal project site conditions.

  • Manage ArcGIS Mobile Worker licenses, user provisioning, device configurations, and application version control.

  • Collaborate with field operations, land, and permitting teams to identify workflow pain points and design mobile solutions that reduce data latency from field to office.

  • Provide training, documentation, and ongoing technical support to field users on mobile GIS applications.

  • Test and validate mobile workflows in offline and low-connectivity environments representative of Fervo’s remote project sites.

Platform Configuration & Integration

  • Manage ArcGIS Online organizational settings, user roles, groups, licensing, and content governance in coordination with the GIS Data Manager.

  • Develop REST API integrations connecting the GIS platform to enterprise systems such as SharePoint, project management tools, and asset management databases.

  • Collaborate with the CAD Manager on data exchange workflows, ensuring CAD-derived geometry is correctly ingested and published as web-accessible GIS content.

  • Coordinate with the GIS Data Manager on published service schema, feature layer design, and data update automation.

User Support & Documentation

  • Develop user-facing documentation, training materials, and how-to guides for GIS applications and mobile tools.

  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for GIS application and mobile tool users across Fervo’s offices and field sites.

  • Participate in cross-functional project planning to align GIS application development with project timelines and deliverable needs.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.

  • 3+ years of professional experience developing and deploying applications within the Esri platform (ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, Experience Builder, Dashboard).

  • Demonstrated experience configuring and administering ArcGIS mobile applications (Field Maps, Survey123, Workforce for ArcGIS, or QuickCapture).

  • Proficiency in Python for GIS automation (ArcPy, arcgis Python API).

  • Working knowledge of REST APIs and web service integration patterns.

  • Strong understanding of GIS data formats, spatial projections, and coordinate systems relevant to Western U.S. project areas.

Preferred

  • Experience with ArcGIS Online administration including licensing management, organizational content governance, and role configuration.

  • Familiarity with Esri JavaScript API or similar web mapping frameworks a plus.

  • Background in energy, natural resources, environmental consulting, or land development preferred.

  • Experience designing GIS workflows for remote or offline field environments strongly preferred.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical application requirements for non-GIS users.

  • Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple development priorities independently in a fast-paced project environment.

Location

Fervo Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX with growing offices in Oakland, CA, Golden, CO, Reno, NV, and Salt Lake City, UT. This position will be eligible for some hybrid work flexibility, but regular in-office presence at a Fervo office location will be required.

Benefits & Perks

  • Fervo offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible employees include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision plan options
  • Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • A 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match
  • Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave
  • Family-building, fertility, hormonal health, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting support through Carrot
  • A dependent care FSA for eligible child and elder care expenses
  • An annual Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible wellness expenses, including fitness, financial planning, pet insurance, and pet care
  • Employee ownership opportunities through Fervo’s Employee Stock Purchase Program, as well as stock option grants and bonus opportunities for eligible roles

Benefits and programs are subject to eligibility requirements and may change.

Our Workplace

Fervo Energy highly values having employees work in the office to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. This role follows a hybrid schedule, with team members expected to work in the office three days per week. Fervo considers this in-office schedule an essential function of the role. Your recruiter can share more information about the schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fervo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Fervo also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that an individual has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics.

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