Senior Fire Safety Engineer

Canadian Solar; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Fire Safety Engineer to ensure the safety and compliance of utility-scale energy storage systems. This role involves supporting product design, tracking evolving fire safety regulations, and providing project-level technical support. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fire protection or mechanical engineering and experience in large-scale fire testing. Join a forward-thinking company that is committed to improving grid operations and contributing to a sustainable future through innovative energy solutions.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Program

Vacation Days

Sick Days

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fire safety engineering, especially in energy storage.
• Deep understanding of fire protection codes like UL 9540A and NFPA 855.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire safety guidance during design and development of energy storage solutions.
• Monitor updates in fire safety codes and maintain internal guidelines.

Skills

Fire Safety Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Regulatory Compliance

Technical Communication

Fire Protection Codes Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Description

JobDescription

Senior Fire Safety Engineer

e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutionsaimedatimprovinggridoperations,integratingcleanenergy,andcontributingtoasustainable future. e-STORAGE has successfully implemented over 3.3 GWh DC of battery energy storage solutionsinvariouslocations,includingtheUnitedStates,Canada,theUnitedKingdom,andChina.Thissignificant accomplishment solidifies e-STORAGE's position as a key player in the global energy storage integration industry.Currently,theCompanyoperatestwofullyautomated,state-of-the-artmanufacturingfacilities with an annual production capacity of approaching 20 GWh. e-STORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy.

Foradditionalinformationaboute-STORAGE,visitwww.csestorage.com

CanadianSolarwasfoundedin2001inCanadaandhasbeenlistedonNASDAQsince2006.Itisnowone of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturerofsolarphotovoltaicmodules,providerofsolarenergyandbatterystoragesolutions,and developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 22 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 102 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Likewise,sinceentering the project developmentbusiness in2010,CanadianSolar has developed, built, and connected over 9 GWp of solar power projects and over 3 GWh of battery storage projects across the world. Currently, the Company has approximately 700 MWp of solar power projects in operation, 8 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 17 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipeline. In addition, the Company has a total battery storage project development pipelineof52 GWh,including approximately2 GWh under constructionor in backlog,and an additional 50 GWh at advanced and early-stage development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry.

ForadditionalinformationaboutCanadianSolar,visitwww.canadiansolar.com

PositionTitle:Senior Fire Safety Engineer

Department:Engineering

Division:e-Storage

Entity:SSUS or SSES

Reportsto:Director of Project Engineering

Location:Remote within North America (U.S. California, Texas, Arizona, & Ontario).

PositionSummary:

The Senior Fire Safety Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and performance of our utility-scale and commercial energy storage systems (ESS). As part of the Energy Storage Solution Management team, this individual will support product design, track evolving fire safety regulations and standards, and provide project-level technical support across multiple phases of ESS deployment.

The role requires deep familiarity with UL 9540, 9540A, NFPA 855, IFC, and other applicable fire protection codes, along with strong collaboration and documentation skills. The ideal candidate brings a background in fire protection or mechanical engineering, with experience in system-level safety design, regulatory engagement, and large-scale fire testing.

Responsibilities

Product Design Support

•Provide fire safety guidance during the design and development of BESS enclosures and integrated energy storage solutions for global markets.

•Evaluate system layouts, battery configurations, fire detection and alarming, ventilation strategies from a safety perspective.

•Participate in product design reviews and collaborate with product and solution managers to ensure safety considerations are embedded early.

•Interpret and review third-party fire testing reports and modeling data to recommend design or process improvements.

•Support fire safety validation through internal and third-party test campaigns, including UL 9540A and IEC 62933-based evaluations.

•Support system integration testing activities related to fire safety systems

Regulatory Tracking, Continuous Improvement, and Documentation

•Monitor updates in fire safety codes and standards (e.g., NFPA 855, UL 9540A, IFC) relevant to energy storage products and technology across global markets.

•Maintain and update internal fire safety guidelines, technical notes, and design templates based on evolving standards and field experience.

•Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to safety documentation, including emergency response plans, fire protection strategies, and permitting support packages.

•Consolidate feedback from test results, project experience, and internal reviews into actionable improvements for future product iterations.

•Lead the review or drafting of fire safety documents, including safety manuals and safety training materials.

Project Engineering Fire Safety Support

•Provide project-specific technical support on fire safety requirements, including code interpretations, layout reviews, and compliance documentation.

•Assist in preparing technical documentation for customer due diligence and authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) submissions, specific to the technology and project design. Includes:

• Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
• Hazard Mitigation Analysis (HMA)
• Heat Flux Analysis (HFA)
• Other documents based on jurisdiction

•Support field teams and execution engineers in interpreting fire test data and applying protection strategies at the project level.

•Coordinate with third-party testing labs, consultants, and regulatory bodies to meet project compliance goals.

•Review project drawings and documentation for compliance with eStorage product design and requirements

•Review contractual agreements for conformance with our equipment solution

•Lead resolution of customer and AHJ inquiries related to fire protection and safety strategy implementation.

•Focused on North American markets

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in fire protection engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of fire safety engineering experience, preferably in the energy storage, battery systems, or industrial power sector.
• Deep understanding of fire protection codes and standards including UL 9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 68/69, NFPA72, and local or international safety regulations.
• Experience planning, managing, and reviewing large-scale fire testing programs and interpreting test results and modeling data.
• Familiarity with ESS hardware development, BESS enclosure designs, fire safety system integration, and emergency response planning.
• Strong technical communication skills, with experience preparing test reports, compliance packages, and AHJ documentation.
• Knowledge of industry fire alarm systems and manufacturers, including networking design
• Ability to collaborate across global teams including product development, compliance, engineering, and external consultants.
• Experience in cross-functional project support or permitting processes is a plus.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is a plus but not required.
• Flexibility to travel and coordinate across global time zones as needed.
• Professional Fire Protection Engineer licensure a plus.

Key Competencies

• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and time zones.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of BESS product validation, system integration, and testing methodologies.
• Flexibility to travel up to 20%, including international travel as required , for vendor assessments, testing, and industry events.

Compensation&Benefits:

Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus packagebasedonanannualobjectiveachievement.Ourgenerousbenefitspackageincludesa401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, vacation, and sick days.

CanadianSolarInc.isanEqualOpportunityEmployer(EOE).Qualifiedapplicantsareconsideredfor employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.