Lead Energy Storage Projects Engineer

Motive Workforce; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

401(k) with company match

Premium health benefits for employees

HSA contributions

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Motive Workforce is seeking a Project Engineer to lead energy storage system deployments in Irvine, CA. You will own projects from feasibility through commissioning, coordinating electrical, civil, and utility design with contractors and AHJs.

Strong engineering judgment, project management, and hands-on problem-solving are essential. Ideal candidates will bring experience with electrical drawings, NEC/NFPA codes, and field execution, while helping scale deployments and advance energy storage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical infrastructure/building systems/construction engineering or similar project engineering roles.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and installation schematics.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and applicable building/electrical codes.
• Strong project management, communication, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ownership mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects and make sound technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end project delivery from site feasibility and engineering through permitting, construction, commissioning, and handoff to operations.
• Coordinate electrical, civil, and utility design, contractors, customers, MEP engineers, and AHJs.
• Interpret and review electrical wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams, installation schematics, and site plans.
• Oversee field installation, system configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and final commissioning.
• Develop installation documentation and standardize site designs for faster, safer deployments.
• Manage schedules, budgets, project risks, and multiple deployments.
• Utilize AI tools and process improvements to streamline project tracking and field execution.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Troubleshooting

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Motive Workforce is seeking a Project Engineer to lead energy storage system deployments in Irvine, CA. You will own projects from feasibility through commissioning, coordinating electrical, civil, and utility design with contractors and AHJs.

Strong engineering judgment, project management, and hands-on problem-solving are essential. Ideal candidates will bring experience with electrical drawings, NEC/NFPA codes, and field execution, while helping scale deployments and advance energy storage