Principal Electrical Engineer

Motive Energy; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading clean energy firm as a Principal Electrical Engineer where you'll design and implement innovative power systems for the renewable sector. Utilize your expertise in solar PV, energy storage, and EV infrastructure to lead high-impact projects that enhance energy efficiency and sustainability. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle complex challenges while ensuring compliance with electrical codes and safety standards, contributing to the energy transition.

Benefits

Competitive salary and full benefits

Leadership opportunities

Work on high-visibility projects

Innovative and mission-driven team

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in power distribution and utility interconnection.
• Deep expertise in solar PV, energy storage, and microgrid systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes and utility interconnection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging systems.
• Manage vendor relationships and integrate innovative DER technologies.
• Conduct power system studies and prepare application packages.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Communication

Education

Licensed California PE

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by Motive Energy . Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Motive Energy

Senior Technical Recruiter - Program Manager

Principal Electrical Engineer – Clean Energy Systems

Location: Tustin | Full-Time | Renewable Energy Sector

Design the power systems that will drive the energy transition.

We’re looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge clean energy systems — from utility-scale solar PV and battery storage to EV charging infrastructure and microgrids. You’ll own the full engineering lifecycle, shape grid-interconnected solutions, and work on high-impact projects that power schools, cities, and businesses with clean energy.

If you're a licensed California PE with deep experience in electrical systems and a passion for sustainability, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design of solar PV, battery storage, off-grid microgrids, and EV charging systems.
• Develop full construction drawing sets, including single-line and three-line diagrams, in compliance with NEC, IEEE, and utility interconnection requirements.
• Perform interconnection studies, prepare application packages, and create dynamic system models.
• Conduct power system studies, including load flow, arc flash, short circuit, harmonic analysis, and protective device coordination.
• Visit job sites to assess electrical infrastructure and identify optimal ESS, PV, and EVCS installation locations.
• Manage vendor relationships and integrate innovative DER technologies into scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with clients, utilities, and contractors to resolve RFIs, code issues, and design changes.
• Write compelling technical reports and proposals that explain complex energy solutions in simple terms.
• Ensure every design complies with safety codes and aligns with client, jurisdictional, and utility standards.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in power distribution, utility interconnection, or DER systems
• Expertise in system design for solar PV, energy storage, EV infrastructure, and/or microgrids
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and utility interconnection procedures
• Experience using ETAP, SKM, or similar tools for power studies and system modeling
• Familiarity with developing bills of material, equipment specs, and routing plans
• Ability to balance big-picture vision with technical depth and attention to detail
• Exceptional communication skills to engage with clients, regulators, and cross-functional teams

Why Join Us?

• Help accelerate the shift to clean energy by working on large-scale, high-visibility projects.
• Be part of a tight-knit, mission-driven engineering team tackling some of the most complex power system challenges in the industry.
• Enjoy autonomy, innovation, and leadership opportunities in a fast-growing sector.
• Competitive salary, full benefits, and long-term career growth.
• Ready to lead the next generation of power system design? Apply now and help build the grid of the future.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Motive Energy by 2x

Get notified about new Electrical Engineer jobs in Tustin, CA.

Irvine, CA $70,000.00-$150,000.00 1 year ago

Huntington Beach, CA $80,000.00-$115,000.00 5 days ago

Orange County, CA $120,000.00-$160,000.00 1 week ago

Principal Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer

Long Beach, CA $65,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks ago

Prototype Electrical Engineer - Special Projects

Irvine, CA $104,000.00-$162,000.00 6 months ago

Fountain Valley, CA $136,385.60-$165,776.00 3 weeks ago

Irvine, CA $80,800.00-$169,000.00 1 week ago

Santa Fe Springs, CA $64,000.00-$96,000.00 2 weeks ago

Irvine, CA $120,000.00-$160,000.00 1 day ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.