Energy Storage Fire Protection Engineer for Data Centers

WSP in the U.S.; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Fire & Life Safety Engineer specializing in Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for multiple U.S. offices, including Troy, NY and other locations.

You will direct ESS designs to meet evolving codes, interface with the FLS team, and ensure hazard mitigation across mission-critical data center projects. You will analyze requirements, perform code reviews, coordinate with vendors and architects, and mentor junior engineers, driving continuous improvement and innovative solutions in a

Qualifications

• Related Bachelors in Electrical, Mechanical, Architectural, or Fire Protection Engineering; or equivalent years of experience.
• 1-3 years of fire protection and life safety experience, ESS experience preferred.
• Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Master of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related discipline.
• Knowledge of REVIT and AutoCAD
• Experience in conducting fire hazard assessments, risk analyses, and developing fire safety strategies in compliance with the applicable standards and regulations.
• Professional Engineering license in Fire Protection Engineering.
• Experience with Risk Based Process Safety and/or Professional risk Certification
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and execute the design of the building MEP systems required for the installation of ESS. This includes directing designs for fire sprinkler, smoke detection, ventilation, and explosion control systems as applicable.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of NFPA 855, UL9540, UL9540A, UL1778, UL924, International Fire Code, FM Global requirements, hazard mitigation, Risk based process safety elements, and other standards that relate to energy storage systems.
• Author reports and prepare supplemental documentation to support the permit of electrochemical energy storage systems, including technical analysis of large-scale fire test data to justify the adequacy of the design of building MEP systems.
• Facilitate Hazard Mitigation Analyses when required by code or best practice, requested by the client or the AHJ, or when an incident warrants it.
• Become a Certified Process Safety Professional through AiChE under the mentorship of the SME.
• Present fire risk assessments to authorities having jurisdiction.
• Performs coordination by reviewing drawings supplied by vendors, other team engineers and architects while implementing design modifications as necessary.
• Gathers appropriate resources in order to assist in problem solutions.
• Assists engineers and management by resourcing input on staffing allocations to beet business needs.
• Believes in and champions the firms’ core values and inspires others to do the same.
• Supports creative thinking and innovation that adds value to the discipline level.
• Encourages difficult conversations when necessary, when it is in the best interest of the project.
• Communicated engineering concepts and ideas, as appropriate.
• Demonstrates the ability to react to client (internal/external) needs and expectations, while developing skills in proactive communication.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal communication

Self-leadership

Independent work

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Architectural, or Fire Protection Engineering

Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP is seeking a Fire & Life Safety Engineer specializing in Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for multiple U.S. offices, including Troy, NY and other locations.

You will direct ESS designs to meet evolving codes, interface with the FLS team, and ensure hazard mitigation across mission-critical data center projects. You will analyze requirements, perform code reviews, coordinate with vendors and architects, and mentor junior engineers, driving continuous improvement and innovative solutions in a