Join Our Team

Whether you design it, generate it, trade it, maintain it, sell it or support it, we all share the same mission: to bring clean and reliable energy to American homes.

If you share this calling, you belong at Calpine.

Opportunities:

Internships

No coffee runs here. For current university students, our internships give you unparalleled experience (and résumé credits) in the energy industry.

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Start Your Career

Start making an impact now with a meaningful, purpose-driven career at Calpine.

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Rotational Programs

Curious about options for your career, but not sure where you might fit? Test out different departments, work with industry professionals and find your future at Calpine in our Rotational Programs.

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Grow Your Career

Know where you’re headed? Expand your horizons and grow alongside Calpine in one of our hiring departments.

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The average Calpine employee has been part of our team for 9.8 years and counting!

Benefits Beyond a Paycheck

Our employees bring their whole selves to work. In return, our benefits take care of you holistically, from PTO and health coverage to mental health and wellness services.

The industry is growing – and your career will, too

The U.S. energy landscape is constantly evolving, and we’re evolving with it. We offer our employees ample learning and development opportunities to explore your own potential in a fast-paced, innovative industry, including:

  • Comprehensive orientation and onboarding to set you up for success
  • Progression programs, job rotation and stretch assignments, knowledge sharing, mentoring, tuition reimbursement and online and in-person trainings to encourage growth and challenge your skills
  • Leadership opportunities

Life at Calpine

From Calpine in Our Communities Day to our annual golf tournament, life at Calpine is full of adventure, collaboration and connection.

I feel fortunate to have spent a majority of my career at Calpine with true professionals and great people. It is an exciting time to be at Calpine.
-Chris Jones – Vice President, Regional Operations
At Calpine, I love working alongside very talented employees and fulfilling my passion of supporting others by promoting professional development, cultural awareness and fostering an inclusive work environment.
-Monika Gogia – Program Manager – Human Resources
Calpine is an exciting and dynamic company that is powering today and leading the energy transition. The team is focused on collaborating to do the right things well, ethically and safely. In my ten years with Calpine, I have found that people are respected and appreciated, and their ideas are valued. It is truly a great place to come to work every day.
-Josh Farkas – Vice President & Assistant General Counsel

Recruitment Fraud Awareness

Cybercriminals have recently targeted job hunters with fraudulent employment offers or opportunities. Please note that very few, if any, Calpine jobs involve working from home, and our recruiters will never request personal identification information via unsolicited emails or in internet chat forums. Please click here for more information about Calpine’s job recruitment practices. 

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