Fire Safety Engineer (remote)

Vitaver & Associates, Inc.; Juno Beach (FL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Vitaver & Associates, Inc is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer for a remote, Florida-based 12-month project. You will review UL 9540a reports, design fire safety systems for BESS projects, and ensure NFPA/UL/IFC compliance while coordinating with AHJs and first responders.

In addition, you will perform hazard analyses, CFD simulations, ERP/EOP planning, and support stakeholder education. Occasional travel to local jurisdictions may be required, with potential project extensions.

Qualifications

• Experience with fire safety for utility-scale BESS projects.
• Familiar with UL 9540a reports and NFPA/UL/IFC standards.
• Ability to perform hazard analyses and CFD simulations.
• Knowledge of fire safety system design for BESS manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Act as Fire Safety SME for utility-scale BESS projects.
• Review UL 9540a reports at multiple levels and provide direction.
• Analyze and guide fire safety system designs for projects.
• Ensure compliance with UL, NFPA, and IFC codes and standards.
• Oversee safety analyses including HMA, FMEA, heat flux, and CFD.
• Engage with national/state/local fire institutions and AHJs.
• Travel to local jurisdictions to present BESS and fire safety to stakeholders.

Skills

BESS fire safety

UL 9540a review

Fire safety system design

Codes & standards (UL/NFPA/IFC)

Hazard Mitigation Analysis

FMEA

Heat flux analysis

CFD simulations

ERP/EOPs planning

Job description

14992 - Fire Safety Engineer (Remote) - Juno Beach, FL

Start Date: ASAP

Type: Temporary Project

Estimated Duration: 12 months with possible extensions

Work Setting: Remote. Travel to local jurisdictions to present BESS and fire safety to first responders, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), public utility commissions (PUCs), and community meetings, addressing and educating about the concerns of each stakeholder.

Required:

• Experience with Fire Safety for utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Experience with UL 9540a report review at cell-, module-, and unit/installation-level.
• Experience with Fire safety system design for BESS manufacturers and projects.
• Experience with UL, NFPA, and IFC codes and standards compliance.
• Experience with Hazard Mitigation Analysis (HMA).
• Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Experience with Heat flux analysis.
• Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations.
• Experience with Emergency Response/Operation Plans (ERP/EOPs).

Responsibilities:

• Act as a Fire Safety subject matter expert (SME) for utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Review all UL 9540a reports from cell-, module-, and up through unit/installation-level, and provide direction.
• Analyze, approve, and offer guidance toward the fire safety system designs of BESS manufacturers and projects.
• Review, provide feedback, and offer guidance for all project- and product-level designs regarding BESS safety and code compliance, ensuring adherence to all applicable codes and standards, including UL, NFPA, and IFC.
• Oversee all safety analyses for project-level reports, including hazard mitigation analysis (HMA), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), heat flux analysis, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations ensuring that all fire safety requirements are met or exceeded.
• Initiate and foster relationships with national, state, and local fire institutions and first responders, including Fire Marshalls, Fire Departments, and educational institutions.
• Travel to local jurisdictions to present BESS and fire safety to first responders, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), public utility commissions (PUCs), and community meetings, addressing and educating about the concerns of each stakeholder.

Why apply?

• Gain experience with one of the world's largest solar and wind energy providers, which last year briefly became the most valued U.S. energy company.
• Work with a great team of professionals and learn newest technologies and approaches.
• Enjoy our Client's wonderful campus with top-notch facilities for work and recreation.
• Benefit from multiple projects extensions.
• Receive support and advice from Vitaver consultants who are already working at our Client's site.
• Get extra cash by participating in Vitaver Successful Completion Bonus Program.
• Always get paid in full and on time.