Senior BESS Safety Engineer: Codes & Permits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a Senior BESS Product Safety Engineer based in Richmond, Virginia. This position involves ensuring safety compliance in product development for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), requiring 5-7 years of mechanical design and fire protection experience.

Key responsibilities include applying fire codes, providing technical guidance, and developing emergency response documentation. The role offers a salary between $113,000 and $141,525 per year, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in mechanical design and fire protection for energy or safety-critical systems.
• Strong working knowledge of BESS fire codes and standards.
• Experience supporting permitting and testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply NFPA, IFC, UL, and IEC standards for BESS product development.
• Develop fire code compliance matrices and interface with AHJs.
• Lead development of emergency response documentation.

Skills

Mechanical design

Fire protection knowledge

BESS fire codes understanding

Technical guidance

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

AES Corporation is seeking a Senior BESS Product Safety Engineer based in Richmond, Virginia. This position involves ensuring safety compliance in product development for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), requiring 5-7 years of mechanical design and fire protection experience.

Key responsibilities include applying fire codes, providing technical guidance, and developing emergency response documentation. The role offers a salary between $113,000 and $141,525 per year, with comprehensive benefits.