Remote BESS Fire Safety Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 61,992 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is hiring a Fire Safety Engineer for a remote position with travel. The role involves overseeing safety for utility-scale battery energy storage systems, conducting hazard analyses, and presenting to various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a background in fire protection engineering and relevant industry standards. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with a salary ranging from $45/hr to $50/hr depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of fire protection engineering principles.
• Experience with industry standards related to energy storage systems.

Responsibilities

• Review UL 9540a reports from various levels of batteries and installations.
• Guide fire safety designs for battery energy storage systems.
• Standardize communication regarding fire safety across projects.
• Initiate relationships with fire institutions and responders.
• Participate in committees for industry code advancements.

Skills

Background in fire protection engineering

Fire dynamics

Battery technology safety

Experience with NFPA 855

CFD modeling

Risk assessment methodologies

Job description

A leading energy solutions provider is hiring a Fire Safety Engineer for a remote position with travel. The role involves overseeing safety for utility-scale battery energy storage systems, conducting hazard analyses, and presenting to various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a background in fire protection engineering and relevant industry standards. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with a salary ranging from $45/hr to $50/hr depending on experience.