Senior Data Center Power Engineer | Electrical Systems

ETAP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

ETAP is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer with strong data center electrical experience to join our product development and services organization in Irvine, CA. You will work with software engineers, architects and domain experts to design scalable software that analyzes and optimizes data center electrical systems.

This role blends advanced electrical engineering expertise with product thinking, translating real-world data center challenges into high-impact features.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in data center electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, redundancy, grounding and protection in data centers.
• Experience collaborating with software/product development teams and translating electrical concepts.
• Masters preferred; Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Define electrical requirements and use cases for data center applications.
• Collaborate with software engineers to translate electrical concepts into features.
• Review designs and calculations for technical accuracy.
• Support global customers and internal teams with SME knowledge.

Skills

Data center power

Electrical modeling

Cross-functional teams

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

ETAP is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer with strong data center electrical experience to join our product development and services organization in Irvine, CA. You will work with software engineers, architects and domain experts to design scalable software that analyzes and optimizes data center electrical systems.

This role blends advanced electrical engineering expertise with product thinking, translating real-world data center challenges into high-impact features.