Senior Power Engineer - Data Center 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 and build applications that support data center customers worldwide, translating electrical challenges into scalable software solutions.

You’ll join a collaborative team that values technical excellence, trust, and global impact, contributing to product

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in data center electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of power distribution, redundancy schemes, grounding, and protection in data centers.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including software or product development teams.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex electrical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Masters degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field minimum.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical authority on data center electrical systems within the product development team.
• Define electrical requirements and use cases for applications supporting data center planning, operation, and analysis.
• Collaborate with software engineers to translate electrical concepts into functional application features.
• Review designs, calculations, and workflows to ensure technical accuracy and industry relevance.
• Support global customers and internal teams with subject-matter expertise.

Skills

Data center electrical systems

Power distribution

Redundancy schemes

Grounding & protection

Cross-functional collaboration

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Masters degree preferred

Tools

Electrical modeling tools

Simulation tools

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.

Job Title: Senior Staff Engineer - Data Center Electrical Systems

Location: Irvine, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

The job

We are seeking a Senior Staff Engineer with strong data center electrical experience to join our product development and services organization. You will work closely with software engineers, architects, and domain experts to design and build applications that support data center customers worldwide. This role blends deep electrical engineering expertise with product thinking, helping translate real-world data center challenges into scalable, high-impact software solutions. You’ll join a collaborative, curious team that values technical excellence, trust, and global impact.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a technical authority on data center electrical systems within the product development team
• Define electrical requirements and use cases for applications supporting data center planning, operation, and analysis
• Collaborate with software engineers to translate electrical concepts into functional application features
• Review designs, calculations, and workflows to ensure technical accuracy and industry relevance
• Support global customers and internal teams with subject-matter expertise

Essential requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in data center electrical systems
• Strong understanding of power distribution, redundancy schemes, grounding, and protection in data centers
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including software or product development teams
• Ability to clearly communicate complex electrical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Masters degree preferred, Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field minimum

Desired skills

• Experience with electrical modeling, simulation, or analysis tools used in data center environments
• Product-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering measurable customer impact
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies and software-driven workflows
• Strong collaboration skills built on trust, accountability, and technical leadership

Salary Range

$82,500.00 - $137,500.00

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.

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.