Senior Power Systems Engineer - Hybrid, Python & Analysis

ETAP Software; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

ETAP, located in Irvine, CA, seeks a Senior Power System Engineer to advance power system analysis, software simulation, and ETAP product validation. The role focuses on supporting software development, customer engagement, and engineering services across transmission, distribution, and renewable energy applications.

The candidate will mentor junior engineers, contribute to tool development, and lead data-driven workflows, with a strong emphasis on cross-disciplinary collaboration and problem

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in power system studies (load flow, short-circuit, protection, coordination).
• Proficiency in Python for automation and data processing.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced engineering/software environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for customer interaction and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Execute established and develop new test cases per ETAP QA and development requirements.
• Support ETAP software development activities including software research, design, testing, validation, troubleshooting, and feature enhancements.
• Develop and enhance engineering software tools, automation utilities, visualization dashboards, reporting utilities, and data-driven workflows.
• Utilize engineering application software to perform power system modeling, analysis, and design for various systems.
• Provide customer support and technical issue resolution via email and phone.
• Instruct ETAP workshops and webinars.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Python for automation

Analytical problem-solving

Multitasking

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Power System Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Python

Job description

ETAP, located in Irvine, CA, seeks a Senior Power System Engineer to advance power system analysis, software simulation, and ETAP product validation. The role focuses on supporting software development, customer engagement, and engineering services across transmission, distribution, and renewable energy applications.

The candidate will mentor junior engineers, contribute to tool development, and lead data-driven workflows, with a strong emphasis on cross-disciplinary collaboration and problem