Engineering Tech Advisor I

Calpine Corporation is Americas 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 27000 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 addition its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earths 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

• Practical operating knowledge to perform job.
• Provides guidance to the project contractors and inspectors through meetings and on-site guidance.
• Performs standardized ongoing duties and tasks.
• Routine decisions.
• With guidance ensures timely and accurate performance of responsibilities for a single trade group of closely related tasks or functional area.
• Work typically reviewed by others; work reflects developing competency and basic skills.
• Errors may cause simple rework or correction to single task.
• Duties and tasks are standardized.
• Good written skills are required to draft bid specifications for projects.
• Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to higher levels.
• Works under direct supervision and/or defined parameters.
• Prioritizes basic tasks; priorities typically guided by standard practices or by others.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 0-2 years directly related experience.
• Begins to achieve primary certifications/licensures.
• Entry-level; practical operating knowledge to perform job.
• Performs standardized ongoing duties and tasks.
• Must be able to travel 30%.

Salary Information

• Salary Range - $95162.28 - $121331.91

Additional Calpine Information:

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities Females Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority