BESS Fire Safety Engineer – Remote (FL)

Apex Systems; Florida; Remote; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program)

401K with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Florida is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer to lead fire safety for utility-scale BESS projects. The role includes reviewing UL 9540a reports, guiding safety system designs, and coordinating with AHJs and first responders to ensure compliance with NFPA and IFC standards.

The ideal candidate has a BS in engineering and 6–10 years of experience in engineering projects within the solar or power sector, with strong Word, hazard analysis, and CFD skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• Six to ten years of project management in solar, BESS, or power.
• Proficiency in MS Word and engineering analyses.

Responsibilities

• Act as Fire Safety SME for utility-scale BESS.
• Review UL 9540a reports and provide direction.
• Analyze and approve fire safety system designs for safety and code compliance.
• Review project- and product-level designs for safety and NFPA/IFC compliance.
• Oversee safety analyses: HMA, FMEA, heat flux, CFD simulations.
• Travel to AHJs, Fire Departments, and public meetings to present hazards and mitigations.
• Educate local firefighters and first responders on hazards, mitigation, and response plans.
• Standardize fire safety information across deployment regions.
• Participate in industry groups for codes and standards direction.

Skills

MS Word

Hazard analysis

CFD simulations

Electrical systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Everforth Apex Systems in Florida is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer to lead fire safety for utility-scale BESS projects. The role includes reviewing UL 9540a reports, guiding safety system designs, and coordinating with AHJs and first responders to ensure compliance with NFPA and IFC standards.

The ideal candidate has a BS in engineering and 6–10 years of experience in engineering projects within the solar or power sector, with strong Word, hazard analysis, and CFD skills.