Remote Fire Safety Engineer for Battery Storage (BESS)

Westinghouse Electric Company; Canton (MA); 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 Company is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer for a 1-year contract assignment. This role involves overseeing safety analyses for battery energy storage systems (BESS) by providing expert guidance and engaging with local jurisdictions and first responders.

The ideal candidate should have a solid background in fire protection engineering principles, along with experience in FMEA and CFD modeling. The position includes comprehensive health benefits and a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a background in fire protection engineering principles and fire dynamics.
• Experience with NFPA 855 and UL standards is required.
• Proficiency in FMEA and CFD modeling is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review UL 9540a reports and provide guidance on fire safety system designs.
• Foster relationships with fire institutions and first responders.
• Standardize fire safety information across all regions.

Skills

Fire protection engineering principles

Fire dynamics

Battery technology safety

FMEA

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling

Risk assessment methodologies

Experience with NFPA 855

Familiarity with IFC and UL standards

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer for a 1-year contract assignment. This role involves overseeing safety analyses for battery energy storage systems (BESS) by providing expert guidance and engaging with local jurisdictions and first responders.

The ideal candidate should have a solid background in fire protection engineering principles, along with experience in FMEA and CFD modeling. The position includes comprehensive health benefits and a competitive salary based on experience.