Consultant - Energy Storage & Advanced Electronics Safety

Jensen Hughes•San Diego, CA

21d•$111,000 - $172,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Jensen Hughes is seeking a Lead Consultant to join its team in San Diego, Anaheim, or Los Angeles. The role supports projects in the energy storage and advanced manufacturing sectors and involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The consultant will contribute to the growth and delivery of engineering consulting services related to energy storage systems, with resources available to support professional development, technical leadership, and business growth. Work may take place in a hybrid environment, including offices, client sites, and remote settings, depending on project and business needs. Occasional travel may be required, up to approximately 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Safety Management, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in industrial safety, process safety, energy storage systems, or related industries.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to a variety of audiences.
Demonstrated experience managing industrial or process safety projects within energy storage, battery manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, or related technical environments.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or similar certification is preferred but not required.
Experience with energy storage safety standards and applications, such as NFPA 855.
Experience with emergency preparedness and response planning.
Experience with hazard mitigation and risk analysis.
Experience with electrical safety.
Experience with fire protection and fire safety engineering.
Experience with explosion prevention and control systems.
Experience with risk assessments and modeling methodologies, including bowtie analysis.
Experience with engineering simulation and consequence modeling tools such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD), finite element analysis (FEA), fire and smoke modeling, or plume modeling.

Responsibilities

Lead and support energy storage system safety projects across a variety of industries and applications.
Manage projects involving lithium-ion battery manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, and related technologies.
Mentor, train, and support team members and new hires through knowledge sharing and technical guidance.
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of internal tools, processes, and methodologies.
Review and interpret testing and engineering reports, including thermal runaway testing such as UL 9540A, to support facility safety strategies and mitigation concepts.
Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to develop practical, risk-informed safety solutions.
Support business development initiatives by building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for growth.
Collaborate with leadership to execute strategic initiatives and expand service offerings.