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AVEVA · Hybrid · Irvine, California, United States of America

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: Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Location: Irvine, CA

Job Type: Full-time / Hybrid

Position Summary

ETAP is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer with extensive knowledge of design, modeling, and analysis of electric power systems, electrical machines, and power electronics. Extensive software development experience in MS C++ is required, and development experience in electric power system simulation software is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Research, design, write specifications, and prototype for various power system modeling.
  • Lead and develop in the ETAP software environment.
  • Support ETAP marketing, workshops, and technical support.
  • Lead and supervise engineering service projects.
     

Qualifications

  • A Professional Electrical Engineer license is required.
  • 5 to 10 years’ relevant experience.
  • Experience in modeling and analysis of power system studies.
  • Capabilities in researching, designing, and testing of various power system simulation models.
  • Ability to follow various industrial standards and write specifications.
  • Highly motivated, self-managed, details-oriented, and well-organized; good problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Desirable to have experience in developing simulation software with Microsoft Visual C++.
  • Desirable to have experience in power system software development.
     

Education

  • MS or PhD in Power System Engineering or Electrical Engineering. An MS degree in Computer Science is a plus. 

Salary range: $125,000 - 195,000 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.

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    How this Electrical Engineer salary compares

    This role pays $160,000/yrin line with the typical range for Electrical Engineer roles.

    $91,508 median $136,000 $195,000

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    About AVEVA

    AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably. We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies. If you’re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at AVEVA Ca

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