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Power System Engineer Job Location: Irvine, CA Job Type: Full-time / Hybrid Position Summary ETAP is seeking a Power System Engineer to expand our capabilities in the Data Exchange Department. The ...
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| Aspect | Power Systems Engineer | Electrical Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, PE license often preferred | Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, PE license optional |
| Work Environment | Focus on power generation, transmission, and distribution systems | Broader scope including electronics, control systems, and general electrical design |
| Industry Usage | Primarily in utilities, power generation, and transmission companies | Wider range including manufacturing, electronics, and construction |
| Common Search/Comparison | Yes | No |
Power Systems Engineers specialize in designing, analyzing, and maintaining electrical power systems, often working within utilities and energy sectors. Electrical Engineers have a broader scope, covering various electrical systems and electronics across multiple industries. While both roles require similar credentials, Power Systems Engineers focus specifically on power infrastructure, making them the ideal comparison for those interested in the energy sector.
What is a power systems engineer?
A power systems engineer works in the energy industry. In this career, your job is to design, evaluate, and oversee the electrical power distribution system for a utility company or substations, perform electric metering, or work for a wind power company to evaluate transmission viability. You generally work on all parts of a power system to increase its efficiency and help the company for which you work to achieve their goals as assigned. You also have duties and responsibilities in project development, as you help the project manager determine the best locations for new utility projects like wind turbines or substations. As a power systems engineer, you also determine the best places within these locations for controls.
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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: Power System Engineer
Job Location: Irvine, CA
Job Type: Full-time / Hybrid
Position Summary
ETAP is seeking a Power System Engineer to expand our capabilities in the Data Exchange Department. The ideal candidate would be an experienced electric utility engineer or electrical consulting engineer looking to apply his or her power system engineering skills to the rapidly growing ETAP distribution market as well as data transferring solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Utilize standard engineering and mathematical concepts and principles in the design, coding, and testing of software components
Proficiency in modeling for transmission and distribution power systems
Perform power flow, short circuit analysis and protection & coordination to evaluate system impacts
Provide client support and technical issue resolution via E-Mail and phone to identify, correct, or advise on technical issues.
Provide training and knowledge transfer
Qualification
1.5+ years' experience in the design and/or operations of electric utility transmission and distribution systems
Familiarity and working knowledge of power system analysis and simulation
Experience in power system analysis software such as Revit, AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM, EMTP-RV, PSCAD, CYME, PSLF
Knowledge of GIS, MEP, CAD
Experience using AI tools and programming to automate integration workflows
Strong written and verbal communications skills, including ability to write clear and detailed technical reports
Computer Skills related to creation of reports and presentations in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
Ability to adjust to multiple tasks/projects
U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency/work authorization
Education
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with power systems emphasis
M.S. in Power System Engineering (preferred)
Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, or ability to obtain same
Salary Range:
65,000.00 - 108,000.00 USD Annual
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.