Power Systems Engineer

ETAP Software; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

ETAP Software is searching for a Power System Engineer to enhance their Data Exchange Department in Irvine, CA. This full-time hybrid role seeks an experienced engineer to apply power system engineering skills in a growing market.

The successful candidate will manage design and testing of software components, perform critical analysis, and provide technical client support. The position requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and at least 1.5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years’ experience in electric utility transmission and distribution systems.
• Familiarity with power system analysis and simulation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Utilize standard engineering principles in design and testing of software components.
• Perform power flow and short-circuit analysis.
• Provide client support and technical issue resolution.

Skills

Power system analysis

Modeling for transmission and distribution systems

Client support

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with power systems emphasis

M.S. in Power System Engineering

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Revit

PSCAD

Job description

About ETAP

ETAP empowers customers to make informed decisions throughout the life cycle of their projects with innovative software solutions for electrical systems. By applying ETAP solutions, customers experience continuous intelligence during design and engineering and into operations and maintenance using a unified electrical digital twin platform. ETAP supports customers in their digital transformation and sustainable energy transitions for a green and smart future, helping them to prioritize safety, maximize reliability, and stay resilient.

Our employees' passion for excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction is our most‑prized resource. If you share that passion — and want to be part of a company that leads the energy transition towards a cleaner and more resilient world for future generations — we invite you to join us!

Job Information

Job Title: Power System Engineer

Job Location: Irvine, CA

Job Type: Full‑time / Hybrid

Position Summary

ETAP is seeking a Power System Engineer to expand our capabilities in the Data Exchange Department. The ideal candidate would be an experienced electric utility engineer or electrical consulting engineer looking to apply his or her power system engineering skills to the rapidly growing ETAP distribution market as well as data transferring solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize standard engineering and mathematical concepts and principles in the design, coding, and testing of software components
• Proficiency in modeling for transmission and distribution power systems
• Perform power flow, short‑circuit analysis, and protection & coordination to evaluate system impacts
• Provide client support and technical issue resolution via E‑Mail and phone to identify, correct, or advise on technical issues.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years’ experience in the design and/or operations of electric utility transmission and distribution systems
• Familiarity and working knowledge of power system analysis and simulation
• Experience in power system analysis software such as Revit, AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM, EMTP‑RV, PSCAD, CYME, PSLF
• Knowledge of GIS, MEP, CAD
• Experience using AI tools and programming to automate integration workflows
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to write clear and detailed technical reports
• Computer skills related to creation of reports and presentations in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
• Ability to adjust to multiple tasks/projects
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency/work authorization

Education

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with power systems emphasis
• M.S. in Power System Engineering (preferred)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, or ability to obtain same

Salary Range

65,000.00 - 108,000.00 USD Annual

This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training.

Background Check

ETAP requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

ETAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.

Come and join ETAP to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.