Senior Power Plant Engineer - Optimize Plant Performance

Calpine Corporation

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Calpine Corporation seeks a Senior Engineer in Houston, TX to optimize operation of its natural gas-fired and geothermal fleet. You will lead analyses, diagnostics, and modeling to enhance plant performance and grid reliability, while mentoring junior engineers and supporting safety-driven improvements.

Work with operations, market and sustainability teams to drive continuous improvement and contribute to Calpine’s cleaner energy goals.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering analyses and diagnostics to improve plant performance and reliability.
  • Model plant and system behavior to support optimization and upgrades.
  • Coordinate with operations, market, and sustainability teams to drive continuous improvement.

Job description

Calpine Corporation seeks a Senior Engineer in Houston, TX to optimize operation of its natural gas-fired and geothermal fleet. You will lead analyses, diagnostics, and modeling to enhance plant performance and grid reliability, while mentoring junior engineers and supporting safety-driven improvements.

Work with operations, market and sustainability teams to drive continuous improvement and contribute to Calpine’s cleaner energy goals.

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