Program Manager II - Electrical Engineering

Calpine
United States, Texas, Pasadena
955 Phillips Co. Road (Show on map)
Apr 09, 2025
Description Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. 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. Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to hrrecruitment@calpine.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)