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)
The Electrical Engineering Program Manager will be responsible for providing electrical engineering services to support safe, economic and reliable fleet operations. They will act to implement Calpine Engineering standards and programs as well as provide outage support, electrical upgrade management, guidance on testing and maintenance practices. The Electrical Program Manager will be expected to provide technical liaison between the plants and Calpine Engineering managers as well as technical leadership to both internal and external entities. The position will also entail acting as the technical lead for external electrical test and maintenance contractors on equipment such as, transformers, battery systems, relays and protection scheme circuitry testing.
This job will be split between office and travel to the plants.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Power Engineering, with at least 7-10 years’ experience.
- Has read and designed One-lines, Three-Lines, AC/DC Schematics, and Wiring Diagrams.
- Has a track record of producing settings for protective relaying at HV/MV/LV levels (specifically GE, SEL, and Beckwith relays).
- Has performed event analysis using relay event records and oscillography.
- Has performed electrical studies, experience with ETAP is preferred.
- Has knowledge of NERC regulatory standards.
- Is aware of common maintenance and testing procedures for electrical protection and HV/MV/LV electrical systems in general.
- Has managed contractors or internal employees at some level on projects.
- Has written, reviewed, and checked Specifications, Proposals, Quotes, Contracts, Purchase Orders, and other relevant project documents.
- Has worked safely on or around HV, MV, and LV systems in hazardous environments such as power plants and substations.
- Has strong supervisory technical and leadership skills.
- Has excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Has demonstrated the ability to work as a technical lead in an autonomous role
Additional Calpine Information:
- Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
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Calpine Corporation is America’s largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Our fleet of 76 power plants in operation or under construction represents more than 26,000 megawatts of generation capacity -- enough to power approximately 20 million homes. Through wholesale power operations and our retail businesses Calpine Energy Solutions and Champion Energy, we serve customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico. Our clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner. We are uniquely positioned to benefit from the secular trends affecting our industry, including the abundant and affordable supply of clean natural gas, environmental regulation, aging power generation infrastructure and the increasing need for dispatchable power plants to successfully integrate intermittent renewables into the grid. Please visit www.calpine.com to learn more about how Calpine is creating power for a sustainable future







