Power Engineer / Electrical Engineer

ETAP•Irvine, CA

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. The company values its employees' passion for excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. ETAP is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Power Engineer in the Electrical Safety Engineering Division is responsible for applying advanced electrical engineering principles to ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of power systems. This role involves power system analysis, protection and coordination, quality assurance testing, and technical support. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills, hands-on technical expertise, and effective communication abilities to support both internal engineering efforts and external client needs.

Requirements

Strong foundation in electrical engineering concepts, particularly in power systems protection and coordination.
Familiarity with relay testing and implementation of protection schemes.
Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop and validate test procedures.
Basic programming knowledge in C#, C++, and MATLAB.
Experience with mathematical and simulation tools such as MATLAB®, Simulink®, or Mathcad.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Master’s degree (M.S.) in Electrical Engineering preferred.
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering accepted with strong academic performance.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to commercial or academic power system analysis software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Apply electrical engineering principles related to protection and coordination, relay testing, and equipment protection.
Design, implement, analyze, and troubleshoot protection schemes, including overcurrent protection, distance relays, and generator/motor protection systems.
Perform power system safety analysis, including load flow and short-circuit studies (approximately 30% of time).
Develop, expand, and execute quality assurance (QA) test procedures in alignment with company standards, including identifying, documenting, and validating software issues (approximately 30% of time).
Utilize engineering tools such as MATLAB®, Simulink®, Mathcad, and power system analysis software to support analysis and testing activities (approximately 10% of time).
Interpret and work with software-based protection systems and data collection protocols.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support project development and execution.
Provide technical support to customers and clients by addressing product-related inquiries and troubleshooting issues.
Prepare technical documentation, reports, and status updates.
Contribute to training and knowledge-sharing efforts within the team.