Job Description

As an Data Engineer at Calpine Inc., you will contribute to the BI development to optimize energy operations, enhance forecasting, and improve operational efficiency. This role is ideal for professionals with 10+ years of experience who are passionate comprehensive data and BI solutions development and solving real-world energy sector challenges using PySpark and Azure Data Factory.

Job Responsibilities

• Engage with business users to gather requirements and translate them into comprehensive data and BI solutions.
  
• Design and implement scalable data pipelines using  PySpark and  Azure Data Factory , integrating with  Azure Data Lake ,  Synapse Analytics ,  DataBricks , and  Microsoft Fabric .
  
• Develop and optimize data models and visualizations using  Power BI , ensuring performance and usability across business units.
  
• Lead modernization efforts by migrating legacy BI systems to cloud-based platforms.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with architectural standards and business objectives.
  
• Oversee system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and production deployments.
  
• Maintain and enhance existing BI solutions, ensuring reliability and scalability.
  
• Document data flows, transformation logic, and architectural decisions.
  
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding upcoming changes and coordinate change management activities.
  

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in data engineering and BI development.
  
• Proven expertise in  PySpark for data transformation and pipeline development.
  
• Extensive experience with  Azure Data Services , including  Data Factory ,  Data Lake ,  Synapse , Microsoft Fabric and  DataBricks .
  
• Strong proficiency in  Power BI dashboard development and data modeling.
  
• Solid understanding of cloud architecture, data governance, and performance optimization.
  
• Advanced SQL skills with a focus on query performance and scalability.
  
• Experience with  dimensional modeling (Star and Snowflake schemas).
  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced setting.
  
• Familiarity with  SSIS ,  SSRS , and  SSAS (tabular and multi-dimensional models).
  
• Experience with  DAX and  MDX query languages.
  
• Exposure to  Power Apps ,  Data Flows
  
• Knowledge of  machine learning (ML) and  artificial intelligence (AI)concepts and their application in data analytics.
  
• Have worked with Azure ML Services, and understand OpenAI LLM Model.
  
• Experience implementing role-based and row-level security in BI platforms.
  

Benefits

Benefits include:

• Medical, vision and dental
  
• Prescription drug coverage
  
• Calpine’s Retirement Savings Plan (401(K)) matching
  
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
  
• Comprehensive health programs, including our Wellness Program, telemedicine, Employee Assistance Program, Health Care and Dependents Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and more
  
• Life insurance
  
• Education reimbursement program
  
• Adoption assistance
  
• Scholarship and vocational grant programs
  
• Training and education opportunities
  
• Bonus eligible
  

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