Power Systems AI/ML Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level Machine Learning Engineering role at Aveva (ETAP Careers). Irvine · full-time · $87,000–$125,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build and maintain AI features in electrical engineering software, from modeling and analysis to grid operation
- Turn power engineers’ workflows into machine-learning models and automation with their input
- Create algorithms for network optimization, fault studies, planning, energy management and grid stability
- Add LLM assistants, prepare and validate training data, and improve the speed and scale of deployed tools
- Test, debug and document web-based AI features, while supporting releases and checking compliance with standards
What you bring
- A master’s or doctoral degree in electrical engineering, power systems, computer science, AI/ML or a related discipline
- A solid grasp of power generation, transmission, distribution and industrial electrical systems
- Practical Python and C++/C# or similar coding experience, plus work with machine-learning frameworks
- Typically one to three years in power systems or a related area, focused on AI and LLMs
- Permanent U.S. work authorization without needing visa sponsorship now or later
Who this fits
This role suits an early-career engineer who can combine power-systems knowledge with AI/ML development and collaborate across engineering, data, software and UI teams. It is a full-time hybrid position in Irvine, California. You must already have permanent U.S. work authorization without current or future visa sponsorship. Applicants who pass selection must also clear a background check.
From the employer
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 Systems AI/ML Engineer
Job Location: Irvine, CA
Job Type: Full-time / Hybrid
As a Power Systems AI/ML Engineer at ETAP, you will play a key role in the development, enhancement, and deployment of ETAP’s AI-based solutions. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including power systems engineers, data scientists, software developers, and UI specialists to design and implement intelligent assistance tools that support modeling, analysis, planning, protection, and operation of electrical power systems. Your contributions will directly enable utilities, industries, and infrastructure customers to optimize system reliability, integrate renewable energy, and enhance overall grid performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain AI-driven features for ETAP’s electrical engineering applications.
Collaborate with power system engineers to translate domain knowledge and analytical workflows into machine learning models and intelligent automation tools.
Implement algorithms for system modeling, network optimization, fault analysis, system planning, energy management, and grid stability.
Develop and integrate large language model (LLM)-based assistants to enhance user experience and reduce engineering workload.
Work with data teams to curate training datasets, perform model validation, and ensure accuracy and reliability of AI outputs.
Optimize computational performance and ensure scalability of AI-driven functionalities across ETAP product suites.
Participate in code reviews, documentation, testing, and continuous improvement processes.
Participate in the software development lifecycle, including spec, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation of new web based AI features and enhancements.
Support troubleshooting, debugging, and release cycles for already deployed copilot features.
Prepare detailed technical documentation, including user manuals, technical specifications, and application notes on AI.
Ensure that AI algorithms and software solutions comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Stay current with emerging technologies in AI, LLM, power systems, cloud and software development.
Required Qualifications:
Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Computer Science, AI/ML, or related field.
Strong understanding of electrical power systems (generation, transmission, distribution, industrial power).
Hands-on experience with Python, C++/C# or similar programming languages, and machine learning frameworks.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Highly motivated, self-managed, details-oriented, and well-organized
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of large language models (LLMs), natural language processing (NLP), or reinforcement learning.
Familiarity with cloud-based deployment environments.
Prior experience in utility, industrial, or renewable energy system applications.
Contribute to white papers, technical articles, patents and presentations to share knowledge with the industry and promote ETAP's AI capabilities.
Experience working with ETAP software is an advantage.
Education and Experience:
Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Computer Science, AI/ML, or related field.
Typically, 1-3 years of experience in power systems engineering or a related field, with a focus on AI and LLM.
Work Authorization Requirement
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
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.