Project Engineer – Energy Storage Systems

Motive Workforce; Irvine (CA); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Equity participation

401(k) with company match

Premium health benefits for employees

HSA contributions

Unlimited PTO

Descripción de la vacante

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

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Project management

Communication

Troubleshooting

Ownership mindset

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Descripción del empleo

Project Engineer – Energy Storage Systems

Location: Irvine, CA | Onsite | Travel Required

Want to take ownership of engineering projects from initial design through installation, commissioning, and operation?

Join a growing energy technology company developing intelligent battery energy storage systems that help commercial buildings use traditional and renewable power more efficiently. As a Project Engineer, you'll lead real-world deployments across multiple customer sites, combining electrical engineering, construction coordination, and hands-on problem-solving to bring advanced energy systems online.

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact in a growing company with major customer contracts, expanding deployment opportunities, and equity participation.

What You'll Do:

• Own end-to-end project delivery, from site feasibility and engineering through permitting, construction, commissioning, and operational handoff.
• Coordinate electrical, civil, and utility design, contractors, customers, MEP engineers, and local permitting authorities (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 to make future deployments faster, safer, and more cost-effective.
• Manage schedules, budgets, project risks, and multiple concurrent deployments.
• Use AI tools and process improvements to streamline project tracking, documentation, and field execution.

What You Bring:

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

Additional experience that will set you apart:

• Battery energy storage systems (BESS), power distribution, industrial switchgear, or similar electrical infrastructure.
• AutoCAD or other CAD and site-layout tools.
• System commissioning, electrical diagnostics, and field troubleshooting.
• Python or similar scripting for testing and automation.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license or PMP certification.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Own the outcome: Lead deployments from concept to commissioning, with meaningful responsibility for project success.
• Build what's next: Help standardize and scale the deployment of innovative energy storage technology.
• Join at a pivotal stage: Work with an engineering-driven company experiencing commercial growth and securing significant customer contracts.
• Share in the upside: Equity participation and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Strong benefits: 100% employee medical, dental, and vision premiums covered, 50% family premium coverage, an HSA with employer contributions, and unlimited PTO. A 401(k) with company match is planned to begin July 1.

Interested in Building the Future of Energy?