Calpine reviews

4.0

82% would recommend to a friend

(445 total reviews)

Andrew Novotny/Thad Hill

91% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Calpine has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 445 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Calpine employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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445 reviews
1.0
Jun 9, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Starting pay is slightly above average if you negotiate right.

Cons

Toxic work environment. Senior leadership openly disparages management and employees. Most of the work is done by a handful of good employees while the rest do nothing. Raises are significantly below inflation. Bonuses are subjectively based on arbitrary internal politics. Management actively pushes political perspectives and pressures.

4.0
May 25, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very good pay and benefits. Detailed onboarding process. Helpful IT department.

Cons

Too much training in a very short timeframe when you are also trying to learn a new position. Contracted relocation company is below average.

5.0
May 18, 2022

Good Group

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent coworkers at individual locations and corporate Good benefits

Cons

Somewhat of an "Old Boys Club". Not a lot of growth for non-operational personnel.

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