Senior Power Systems Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

Calpine Corporation; Cobb (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Calpine Corporation seeks an Electrical Engineer III to support reliability, safety, and efficiency of its power plants. You will design, analyze, and optimize electrical systems, including high- and medium-voltage equipment and controls.

Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project teams on upgrades, commissioning, and compliance with NERC, NEC, IEEE, and Calpine safety standards. You will drive improvements that enhance grid reliability and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize plant electrical systems
• Perform power systems studies and troubleshoot complex issues
• Lead improvements to enhance grid reliability and support cleaner energy goals
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project teams on upgrades and commissioning
• Ensure compliance with NERC, NEC, IEEE, and company safety standards

Job description

Calpine Corporation seeks an Electrical Engineer III to support the reliability, safety, and efficiency of its natural gas-fired and geothermal power plants. In this role, you will design, analyze, and optimize plant electrical systems, including high- and medium-voltage equipment, protection schemes, and controls. You will perform power systems studies, troubleshoot complex issues, and lead improvements that enhance grid reliability and support cleaner energy goals. Working closely with operations, maintenance, and project teams, you’ll support upgrades, commissioning, and compliance with NERC, NEC, IEEE, and company safety standards. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to large-scale generation assets and sustainability initiatives within a culture that values integrity, data-driven decisions, teamwork, and continuous improvement.