Remote Fire Safety Engineer – BESS Hazard & Codes Expert

Westinghouse Electric; United States; On-site; 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

Westinghouse Electric is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer for a remote position requiring significant travel. This 1-year W-2 contract role demands expertise in fire safety for battery energy storage systems (BESS). Key responsibilities involve overseeing safety analyses, presenting safety information, and fostering relationships with fire institutions. Candidates should have a background in fire protection engineering, knowledge of NFPA 855, and experience in risk assessment methodologies. The estimated salary ranges from $45.00/hr to $50.00/hr, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Background in fire protection engineering principles, fire dynamics, and battery technology safety.
• Experience with NFPA 855 (Energy Storage Systems), IFC, and UL standards.
• Proficient in risk assessment methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety analyses for project-level reports and perform hazard mitigation analysis.
• Present fire safety information to first responders and authorities.
• Standardize fire safety systems information throughout the organization.

Skills

Fire protection engineering principles

Fire dynamics

Battery technology safety

FMEA

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

Risk assessment methodologies

Tools

Software skills in FMEA

CFD modeling

Job description

Westinghouse Electric is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer for a remote position requiring significant travel. This 1-year W-2 contract role demands expertise in fire safety for battery energy storage systems (BESS). Key responsibilities involve overseeing safety analyses, presenting safety information, and fostering relationships with fire institutions. Candidates should have a background in fire protection engineering, knowledge of NFPA 855, and experience in risk assessment methodologies. The estimated salary ranges from $45.00/hr to $50.00/hr, alongside comprehensive benefits.