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California Licensed Principal Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Sep 01, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Serving as the technical authority for high-voltage infrastructure, the full-time California Licensed Principal Engineer in HV Engineering will provide technical leadership for substations and energy projects, managing activities from design through construction in a hybrid work environment.

Key responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership for high-voltage engineering activities and establish design standards for facilities up to 500kV
  • Act as the Owner's technical representative, interfacing with utilities, contractors, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
  • Manage and coordinate engineering firms and specialty consultants while overseeing owner-furnished high-voltage equipment
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • 10+ years of experience in HV engineering and utility-scale renewable energy projects
  • Extensive experience with substations, transmission systems, and utility interconnections up to 500kV
  • Experience managing owner-furnished high-voltage equipment and multiple engineering firms
  • Strong knowledge of IEEE, NESC, NFPA, IEC, utility standards, and interconnection requirements

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