Is Calpine a good company to work for?

Calpine has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 523 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 82% of employees would recommend working at Calpine to a friend and 75% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Calpine have been left by employees working as Business Manager , Analyst and Director .

Does Calpine pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Calpine employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Calpine. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Calpine?

82% of Calpine employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Calpine 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Calpine?

Billing Analyst (16) , Analyst (11) , Business Manager (11) , Director (10) , Intern (8) , Operator (8) , Maintenance Manager (7) , Manager (7) , Operations (7) , Power Plant Operator (6) , Senior Accountant (6) , Financial Analyst (5) , Internal Auditor (5) , Operations Manager (5) , Operator Technician (5)

What are the pros of working at Calpine according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits, probably the best in class, also a company that isn't afriad to say they are and want to continue to be the best." ((in 84 reviews)); "The people are great and 'bad" ((in 49 reviews)); "you work for, and the pay is good for the area I am located." ((in 40 reviews)); "Good work/life balance." ((in 17 reviews)); "The culture is great." ((in 15 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Calpine according to real employee reviews?

"Messy management No transparency Contract work" ((in 18 reviews)); "HR keeps bad managers." ((in 11 reviews)); "Upper management did not care much about the employees beneath them." ((in 10 reviews)); "not the best training" ((in 7 reviews)); "Long hours with no recongintion" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Calpine layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Calpine layoffs and their outlook for job security at Calpine in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Calpine locations?

Houston , San Diego , Middletown , Pasadena , San Jose , San Francisco , Walnut Creek , Wilmington , New York , Baytown , Texas City , Pittsburg , Hermiston , Pennsville , Bethpage , Mohave Valley , Richmond , Calpine , Lebec , King City , Bethlehem , Weymouth , Newark , Camden , Auburn , Decatur , Chicago , Zion , Stony Brook , Northeast Harbor

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

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