Fire Protection Engineer

Fluence Energy • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Role Overview The Fire Protection Engineer I will play a key role in strengthening Fluence’s fire protection strategy across product development, permitting, testing, and compliance activities. This role supports a rapidly expanding global project pipeline and contributes directly to ensuring safe, reliable Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) deployments. Working closely with cross functional engineering, product, and permitting teams, the Fire Protection Engineer I will translate complex fire code requirements into effective technical solutions while promoting continuous improvement, learning, and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent engineering experience.
• 10–15 years of demonstrated experience in fire protection engineering or related fields.
• Strong practical experience in: Fire protection design , Fire code compliance document development , CF D fire modeling and Fire protection permitting .
• Proven ability to work independently on complex engineering projects with minimal guidance.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving capability, with the ability to interpret complex fire code requirements into sound technical solutions.
• Experience negotiating with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and navigating diverse code environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting large scale testing programs (e.g., deflagration, explosion, or battery variant testing).
• Background in international certification requirements related to BESS fire protection.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers or provide technical leadership on cross functional initiatives.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work with Sales, Product Development, Compliance, and Engineering teams.
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and adaptability in a fast paced , evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand fire code requirements and translate them into compliant product designs or permitting solutions.
• Apply fire protection engineering expertise to diagnose issues, evaluate risks, and develop effective solutions for complex technical challenges.
• Design and implement code compliance matrices to extract and document precise fire code requirements and resulting design responses.
• Identify and address code deficiencies and unique local jurisdiction requirements for project deployments.
• Support, develop, and deliver training programs to internal teams, external stakeholders, and Fire Departments to ensure proper first responder actions during a thermal event.
• Participate in technical issue management activities to streamline communication, root cause identification, and solution execution.
• Stay current on industry code changes, emerging technologies, and trends to enhance fire safety practices and contribute to organizational growth.
• Support Sales and Permitting teams with technical expertise , including participation in permitting reviews, code negotiations, and customer inquiries.
• Contribute to broader fire protection initiatives such as testing programs, industry code committee engagements (NFPA, IEEE, UL, CESA, ACP, EUCG), and international certification efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level