Electrical Engineer

Calpine Corporation; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Calpine Corporation seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer III to support reliable, lower-carbon power generation across its natural gas-fired and geothermal fleet. In this role, you will design, analyze, and optimize plant electrical systems, including high- and medium-voltage equipment, protection schemes, and power distribution.

You will perform power system studies, support capital projects, and troubleshoot complex issues to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize plant electrical systems, including high- and medium-voltage equipment, protection schemes, and power distribution.
• Perform power system studies and support capital projects.
• Troubleshoot complex issues to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams; apply data-driven methods.
• Ensure compliance with codes and environmental standards; contribute to continuous improvement and grid reliability initiatives.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Electrical design

HV/MV equipment

Protection schemes

Data-driven decision making

Job description

Calpine Corporation seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer III to support reliable, lower-carbon power generation across its natural gas-fired and geothermal fleet. In this role, you will design, analyze, and optimize plant electrical systems, including high- and medium-voltage equipment, protection schemes, and power distribution. You will perform power system studies, support capital projects, and troubleshoot complex issues to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency. Collaborating with operations and maintenance teams, you will apply data-driven methods, ensure compliance with codes and environmental standards, and contribute to continuous improvement and grid reliability initiatives.