Senior Power Systems Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

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, collaborating with

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize plant electrical systems, including high- and medium-voltage equipment.
• Develop and implement protection schemes and power distribution strategies.
• Perform power system studies to support reliability and efficiency.
• Support capital projects and troubleshoot complex issues to improve safety and uptime.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to apply data-driven methods while ensuring compliance with codes and environmental standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and grid reliability initiatives.

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.