Power Systems Electrical Engineer III - Power Generation

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

Job summary

Calpine Corporation seeks an Electrical Engineer III to support reliable, lower-carbon power generation across its natural gas and geothermal fleet. You will design, analyze, and optimize electrical systems, perform power system studies, and support plant operations with troubleshooting and reliability improvements.

You will develop and review single-line diagrams, equipment specs, and protection schemes, ensuring compliance with safety, NERC, and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Experience designing electrical systems for power generation facilities.
• Familiarity with NERC and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize electrical systems across generation assets.
• Perform power system studies to support reliable operations.
• Troubleshoot and improve plant reliability and performance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems analysis

Protection schemes

Mentoring

Job description

Calpine Corporation seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer III to support reliable, lower-carbon power generation across its natural gas and geothermal fleet. In this role, you will design, analyze, and optimize electrical systems, perform power system studies, and support plant operations with troubleshooting and reliability improvements. You will develop and review single-line diagrams, equipment specs, and protection schemes, ensuring compliance with safety, NERC, and industry standards. Working in a collaborative, data-driven environment, you will lead medium-complexity projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive continuous improvement in efficiency, grid reliability, and environmental performance across Calpine’s generation assets.