Senior Electrical Engineer

ETAP IGE+XAO SRL Unipersonale; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ETAP seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead modeling, control, and optimization across renewable power plants, microgrids, and inverter-based resources. The role focuses on developing advanced software for energy management and real-time simulation.

Based in Irvine, CA, you will work with the Control R&D group to deliver robust solutions, drawing on MSc/PhD-level expertise and strong Python/C# skills, plus experience with containerized deployments.

Qualifications

• Experience in modeling and analysis of renewable power plants, inverter-based resources, grid-connected systems, and microgrids.
• Knowledge of power system control, dynamics, and optimization.
• Familiarity with software tools and real-time simulation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and test software for modeling, control, and energy management of renewable energy systems.
• Perform advanced power system studies for renewable integration and microgrids.
• Develop optimization algorithms for economic dispatch and energy management.
• Collaborate with software and power system engineers to translate requirements into robust software.
• Support validation with real-time and hardware-in-the-loop simulations.

Skills

Renewable power modeling

Power system control

Optimization methods

Real-time simulation

Python

C# programming

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

PSCAD

OPAL-RT

Docker

Containerization

Job description

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!

ETAP is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ETAP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with knowledge of modeling, control, and optimization of renewable power plants, microgrids, and inverter-based resources, along with a strong interest in designing and developing advanced software applications in this area.

Our Control R&D division develops leading-edge applications and solves challenging problems related to renewable energy integration, microgrid operation, power plant control, energy management, optimization, and real-time power system simulation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop specifications for, implement, and test software applications related to the modeling, control, optimization, and energy management of renewable energy systems.
• Perform advanced power system studies related to renewable energy integration, microgrids, inverter-based resources, and renewable power plants.
• Develop and evaluate optimization algorithms for applications such as economic dispatch, power management, generation scheduling, and optimal operation of distributed energy resources.
• Support development and validation of control algorithms for renewable power plants and microgrids.
• Perform simulation and testing using offline and real-time power system simulation platforms.
• Collaborate with software engineers and power system engineers to translate engineering requirements into robust software solutions.
• Support model validation, controller testing, and hardware-in-the-loop or real-time simulation activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in modeling and analysis of renewable power plants, inverter-based resources, grid-connected systems, and microgrids.
• Knowledge of power system control, dynamics, and optimization.
• Knowledge of optimization methods and applications such as economic dispatch, optimal power flow, generation scheduling, or energy management systems.
• Experience or familiarity with power system simulation tools such as ETAP, PSCAD, or similar platforms.
• Experience or familiarity with real-time simulation platforms such as OPAL-RT is desirable.
• Familiarity with Docker, containerization, and deployment of engineering or simulation applications in containerized environments.
• Basic knowledge of programming and scientific computing, preferably using Python, C#, or similar languages.
• Strong capabilities in research, system design, testing, and technical problem solving.
• Ability to understand industrial standards, grid codes, and technical requirements and translate them into engineering or software specifications.
• Highly motivated, self-managed, detail-oriented, and well-organized.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with renewable plant controllers, microgrid controllers, energy management systems, or real-time control applications is desirable.

Education

MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.

0-5 years of relevant experience.

Location: Irvine, CA, USA

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.

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.