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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. Responsibilities Design, analyze, and optimize electrical systems for natural gas and geothermal power plants Support plant operations with troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and reliability improvements Develop and review single-line diagrams, protection schemes, and equipment specifications Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and project teams on upgrades and new installations Ensure compliance with NERC, IEEE, NEC, and company safety and reliability standards Perform system studies including load flow, short circuit, and arc flash analyses Support commissioning, testing, and startup of electrical equipment and systems Prepare technical reports, drawings, and documentation for projects and regulatory needs Recommend improvements for efficiency, safety, and grid reliability Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Required Skills Power systems analysis (load flow, short circuit, arc flash) Protection and control design High- and medium-voltage equipment design and specification ETAP, SKM, or similar modeling tools SCADA and substation design fundamentals Relay coordination and settings Root-cause failure analysis Technical reporting and documentation Project engineering and coordination Knowledge of