Principal Power Systems Engineer – ETAP

ETAP Software; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ETAP Software in Milton Keynes seeks a Principal Power Systems Engineer – ETAP for a full-time hybrid role based in Milton Keynes, with flexible part-time work from home. The role leads complex power system studies using ETAP, including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection coordination, and stability analyses.

You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to define study scope, interpret results, and recommend design improvements to safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Strong power systems background with analysis, protection coordination, and arc flash studies.
• Expert-level proficiency with ETAP or similar tools; knowledge of digital twin concepts is a plus.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, EN standards and their applications to industrial, utility, infrastructure, and data centre environments.
• Ability to lead complex technical projects and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to internal best practices.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and report-writing skills.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration with customers and partners.
• Electrical Engineering degree; chartered status or advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex power system studies using ETAP and related tools.
• Develop and validate electrical models; review technical documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to methodology and standards.
• Support proposals and deliver trainings on ETAP applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define study scope and recommend design improvements.

Skills

Power systems analysis

ETAP proficiency

Leadership / project management

Documentation & reporting

Analytical problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

Job description

Company Description

ETAP Software is a global leader in electrical digital twin solutions and power system simulation, built on over 40 years of expertise. The company’s portfolio, including ETAP, SEE, and Caneco, provides engineers, designers, operators, and panel builders with tools to design, analyze, operate, and optimize electrical systems safely and efficiently throughout their lifecycle. ETAP solutions support applications such as cable sizing, panel design, arc flash safety, microgrid integration, and data center resilience, even in highly regulated environments. Comprehensive training programs help users fully leverage ETAP tools, strengthening technical capability, compliance, and operational confidence. With AI-enabled automation, cloud-ready technology, and integration with platforms like NVIDIA Omniverse, ETAP drives digital transformation, predictive maintenance, and advanced energy efficiency for electrical infrastructure worldwide.

Role Description

The Principal Power Systems Engineer – ETAP is a full-time hybrid role based in Milton Keynes, with flexibility for part-time work from home. This role leads complex power system studies using ETAP and related tools, including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection coordination, transient stability, and reliability analysis. The engineer collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to define study scope, interpret results, and recommend design improvements that enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency of electrical networks. Daily responsibilities include developing and validating electrical models, reviewing technical documentation, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to methodology, standards, and best practices. The role also supports product and solution development, provides technical input to proposals, and may deliver training or workshops to customers and partners on advanced ETAP applications.

Qualifications

• Strong power systems engineering background, including experience with power system analysis, protection coordination, and arc flash studies.
• Expert-level proficiency with ETAP or comparable electrical system simulation tools; familiarity with digital twin concepts and lifecycle modelling is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and regulations (e.g., IEC, IEEE, EN) and their application to industrial, utility, infrastructure, and data centre environments.
• Ability to lead complex technical projects, guide study methodologies, and translate analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Experience mentoring or supervising engineers, supporting technical skill development, and contributing to internal best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills, with attention to detail and quality in reports, models, and calculations.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally and engage with customers, partners, and internal teams.
• Relevant degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline; advanced degree, chartered/registered engineer status, or equivalent professional certification is a plus.