Engineering Tech Advisor III

Calpine, a business unit of Constellation Energy Corporation (Nasdaq: CEG), is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. With 79 energy facilities in operation, Calpine’s fleet has the capacity to generate approximately 27,000 MW of electricity – enough to power approximately 27 million homes. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

Will function as a technical specialist who makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have a far reaching impact on extensive engineering and related activities of the company. Negotiate critical and controversial issues with top-level engineers and officers of other organizations and companies. Perform advisory and consulting work for the organization as a recognized authority for broad program areas or in an intensely specialized area and contribute directly to value creation.

Job Responsibilities

Journey-level; specialized technical knowledge with function.
Performs a variety of technical service/support duties that are semi-routine in nature.
Report progress, hurdles and road blocks so that solutions can be identified quickly to keep the project on the fast track schedule.
Monitor construction activities to identify any errant items that may affect cost or schedule.
Routine and non-routine decisions with some latitude, but still subject to approval.
With limited guidance, prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively for a single trade, group of related tasks or functional area.
Work periodically reviewed by others; work reflects solid performance of duties.
Errors have small and possibly incremental impact on department or facility, and discovered in succeeding operations where work is verified or checked.
Completes tasks and resolves problems that require an ability to recognize deviation from accepted practices.
Resolves most questions and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels.
Works under general supervision.
Prioritizes daily activities to complete tasks/projects assigned by others.
May assist with orienting and training employees in moderately complex to complex areas.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
Senior-level; varies depending on area, but generally 5+ years directly related experience.
Advanced certifications/licensures.
Senior-level; recognized technical expertise in own and possibly related functions.
Performs a variety of complex technical service/support duties requiring specialized knowledge.

Salary Information:

Salary Range:  $122,952.71 - $156,764.71

Additional Calpine Information:

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