Senior BESS Safety Engineer: Codes & Permits

AES Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 113,000 - 141,525; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a Senior BESS Product Safety Engineer to interpret safety standards and embed safety requirements in product development. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with fire code standards, leading emergency response documentation, and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in an engineering discipline and 5-7 years in mechanical design or fire protection for safety-critical systems. The role offers competitive pay and strong benefits in Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in mechanical design and fire protection for energy, industrial, or safety-critical systems.
• Strong working knowledge of BESS fire codes and standards, including UL 9540 / 9540A.
• Experience supporting permitting, testing, and regulatory approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply NFPA, IFC, UL, and IEC standards to ensure safety requirements are embedded.
• Develop and maintain fire code compliance matrices and permitting documentation.
• Lead development of emergency response documentation required for project permitting.

Skills

Mechanical design

Fire protection

BESS fire codes knowledge

Technical guidance

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

AES Corporation is seeking a Senior BESS Product Safety Engineer to interpret safety standards and embed safety requirements in product development. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with fire code standards, leading emergency response documentation, and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in an engineering discipline and 5-7 years in mechanical design or fire protection for safety-critical systems. The role offers competitive pay and strong benefits in Houston, TX.