Fire Protection Engineer
About The Position
Our client is a leading force in the North American energy sector, driving innovation in sustainable power generation and storage. They are seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and compliance of cutting-edge utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). This is a 12-month contract position offering a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work remotely while contributing to critical renewable energy infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in fire safety engineering, with deep knowledge of codes and standards as they apply to energy storage. You will act as the technical authority, guiding design reviews, conducting safety analyses, and serving as a key liaison with fire authorities and first responders nationwide.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- 6+ years of experience in fire protection engineering, fire safety design, or industrial safety engineering
- Strong working knowledge of fire protection codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, IFC, UL)
- Experience reviewing or supporting fire safety designs, hazard analyses, or engineering reports
- Ability to interpret and evaluate technical studies such as FMEA, HMA, or similar risk assessments
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to stakeholders, including non-technical audiences
- Willingness to travel domestically as needed
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) or lithium-ion technologies
- Direct experience with UL 9540A testing and NFPA 855
- Familiarity with advanced safety analyses such as CFD modeling, heat flux analysis, or failure modeling
- Experience working with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), Fire Marshals, or regulatory agencies
- Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), or similar certification
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Fire Safety Subject Matter Expert (SME) for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects.
- Conduct comprehensive reviews of UL 9540A test reports at the cell, module, unit, and installation levels, providing critical analysis and direction.
- Analyze, approve, and provide guidance on fire safety system designs from BESS manufacturers and for specific project deployments.
- Review project and product-level designs for BESS safety and code compliance, ensuring adherence to UL, NFPA, IFC, and other applicable standards.
- Oversee and validate safety analyses, including Hazard Mitigation Analysis (HMA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), heat flux analysis, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations.
- Build and maintain relationships with national, state, and local fire institutions, Fire Marshals, Fire Departments, and educational bodies.
- Travel to present BESS fire safety information to Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), Public Utility Commissions (PUCs), first responders, and community stakeholders, addressing concerns and providing education.
- Collaborate directly with firefighters and first responders to educate them on BESS hazards, mitigation strategies, and emergency response protocols.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage
- Fully remote work opportunity within the United States
- Long-term, 12-month contract engagement
- Work with industry-leading technology in the high-growth renewable energy sector
- Opportunity to shape national safety standards for emerging energy storage technology
- Weekly pay and standard shift
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
