Power Systems Electrical Engineer III - Power Generation

Calpine Corporation; Clearlake (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Calpine Corporation seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer III to support reliable, lower-carbon power generation across its natural gas and geothermal fleet. You will design, analyze, and optimize plant electrical systems, including high, medium, and low voltage equipment, protection and control schemes, and grid interconnections.

You will perform power system studies, troubleshoot complex issues, and lead improvements that enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience designing plant electrical systems and power distribution.
• Ability to perform power system studies and fault analysis.
• Familiarity with NEC/IEEE/NERC standards and corporate requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize plant electrical systems (HV, MV, LV).
• Lead capital projects from concept through commissioning and ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems analysis

Protection & control

Grid interconnections

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 plant electrical systems, including high, medium, and low voltage equipment, protection and control schemes, and grid interconnections. You will perform power system studies, troubleshoot complex issues, and lead improvements that enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency. Partnering closely with operations, maintenance, and project teams, you will develop technical specifications, support capital projects from concept through commissioning, and ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, NERC, and corporate standards. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to cleaner energy, grid reliability, and continuous improvement in a data-driven, collaborative environment.