Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Calpine Corporation
Job overview
The Sr Transmission Analyst at Calpine Corporation performs electrical load flow studies and transmission system analysis to support the company's power generation and market operations.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves conducting transmission system studies, market simulations, supporting hedging and trading activities, providing transmission expertise for commercial development, producing market reports, improving proprietary market modeling platforms, and participating in industry meetings.
Experience and skills
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields with 3+ years experience in transmission systems planning or operation, familiarity with load flow tools, transmission grid topology, and market structures; advanced degree and strong analytical skills preferred.
Work environment and culture
Calpine emphasizes environmental stewardship, corporate responsibility, and offers a hybrid work model with on-site presence in Houston, TX three times a week with manager approval.
Company information
Calpine Corporation is the largest U.S. generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources, operating 76 power plants with nearly 26,000 MW capacity, serving customers across North America with a focus on clean and efficient power generation.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Houston, TX with a hybrid work arrangement requiring on-site presence three times a week.
Application process
Applicants needing accommodations can contact hrrecruitment@calpine.com; the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Unique job features
The job offers the opportunity to work with advanced transmission modeling tools, participate in regional reliability councils, and contribute to strategic origination and commercial analytics.
Company overview
Calpine Corporation is a major American power generation company headquartered in Houston, Texas. It specializes in producing electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources, making it one of the largest producers of renewable geothermal energy in the United States. Calpine generates revenue by selling electricity and related services to wholesale power markets, retail customers, and government entities. Founded in 1984, the company has grown through strategic acquisitions and investments in cleaner, more efficient power generation technologies, positioning itself as a leader in the transition to sustainable energy.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight expertise in electrical load flow studies, transmission system analysis, and knowledge of ISO/RTO market structures, emphasizing experience with software like PSLF, PSSE, PROMOD, and programming skills in Python, SQL, or Visual Basic.
Showcase your ability to perform market simulations, support hedging and trading activities, and contribute to proprietary market modeling platforms, underlining your problem-solving skills and process improvement successes.
Apply through Calpine's corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your chances, as these platforms are commonly monitored by their recruitment team for this role.
Connect with professionals in Calpine's Commercial Analytics or Transmission divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent ISO/RTO market changes or asking about their experience with Calpine's proprietary modeling tools.
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