Data Center Power Systems Engineer

ETAP Software; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ETAP Software in Irvine, CA is seeking a Power System Engineer to join the Control Division, focusing on data center interconnection studies and validating ETAP software against grid codes. You will develop test cases, perform hand calculations, model data center power systems, and provide technical support to clients by email and phone.

This full-time hybrid role requires knowledge of Power Flow, Short Circuit, Protection & Coordination, and Dynamics, plus strong documentation and communication

Qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of Power System Analysis topics: Power Flow, Short Circuit, Protection & Coordination, and Dynamics.
• Ability to perform detailed hand calculations to verify and validate software computation results.
• Strong documentation skills to summarize simulation results and prepare technical reports.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for client interaction and cross-functional collaboration.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while managing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering and mathematical hand calculations based on power system analysis principles to validate ETAP software accuracy.
• Develop and execute test cases for data center interconnection scenarios, ensuring compliance with ETAP QA standards and lifecycle operations.
• Utilize engineering application software for modeling and simulating data center power systems.
• Interpret and apply industry interconnection requirements to support software development and enhance simulation capabilities.
• Provide technical consulting and support to clients via email and phone.

Skills

Power Flow

Short Circuit

Protection & Coordination

Dynamics

Hand calculations

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in Power System Engineering

Master's in Power System Engineering (preferred)

Tools

ETAP

Python

Job description

ETAP Software in Irvine, CA is seeking a Power System Engineer to join the Control Division, focusing on data center interconnection studies and validating ETAP software against grid codes. You will develop test cases, perform hand calculations, model data center power systems, and provide technical support to clients by email and phone.

This full-time hybrid role requires knowledge of Power Flow, Short Circuit, Protection & Coordination, and Dynamics, plus strong documentation and communication