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Plant Engineer

Constellation

Odessa, TXJob$87–154K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$87–154K/yr
Location
Odessa, TX
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Plant Engineer performs advanced technical and engineering problem solving in support of power plant operations and makes technical decisions. The role develops and implements engineering analyses, activities, and programs; resolves equipment and system problems; and manages engineering issues. It also supports technical projects through research and analysis, recommends improvements, and may assist or mentor junior engineers. The posting lists entry-, mid-, and senior-level qualifications and salary ranges.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Engineering AnalysisEquipment TroubleshootingEngineering ResearchCross-Functional Initiative Leadership

Qualifications

Bachelor's in EngineeringBachelor's in Engineering With 2 Years Related ExperienceBachelor's in Engineering With 5 Years Technical or Related ExperienceMinimum Access RequirementsFavorable Medical Examination

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range:

Entry-Level - $87,000

Mid-Level - $92,700 - $114,000

Sr Level - $122,400- $154,000

Primary Purpose of Position

Performs advanced technical/engineering problem solving in support of Power plant operations. Responsible for technical decisions. Possesses excellent knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application and has detailed knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

  • Provide in-depth technical expertise to develop, manage and implement engineering analysis, activities and programs.

  • Provide technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to identify and resolve equipment and system problems.

  • Provide complete task management of engineering issues.

  • Perform engineering tasks as assigned by supervision applying engineering principles.

  • Accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of work ensuring proper configuration management and assuring that standard design criteria, practices, procedures and codes are used in preparation of plans and specifications.

  • Perform independent research, reviews, studies and analyses in support of technical projects and programs.

  • Recommend equipment, new concepts and techniques to improve performance, simplify construction, reduce costs, correct design or material flaws, or comply with changes in codes or regulations.

  • Has completed assigned skills and knowledge development training to broaden and deepen knowledge in select areas. Assist/mentor junior engineers on technical issues

  • All other job assignments and/or duties pursuant to company policy or as directed by management to include but not limited to: (Department duty coverage and/or call out, and positions outside of department in support of outage activities etc.)

Minimum Qualifications for Entry Level E01 Engineer

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical)

  • Maintain minimum access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

Minimum Qualifications for Mid-level E02 Engineer

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2 years related experience

  • Maintain minimum access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

Minimum Qualifications for Senior E03 Engineer

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical) with 5 years technical experience or related engineering experience

  • Maintain minimum access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in leading cross functional initiatives at an asset/plant.

Constellation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

How this job compares

Set against the 7,248 open Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$87–154K/yr
  • Texas median$120–200K/yr173 salary ranges
  • US median$115–180K/yr3,774 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $121K, is 23% below the Texas median midpoint ($156K) — in the lowest quarter of Engineering salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 601 open Engineering jobs in Texas and 7,248 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 4,965 postings).
Education
3,790 of the 7,248 open Engineering jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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