Senior Fire Safety Engineer - Remote (UK/EMEA)

Canadian Solar Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 99,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar Inc. is seeking a Senior FireSafetyEngineer to ensure the safety, regulatory compliance, and performance of utility-scale and commercial energy storage systems deployed across the EMEA region.

The role requires deep knowledge of UL 9540, 9540A, NFPA 855, and BS/IEC standards, along with experience in system-level safety design, large-scale fire testing, and regulatory engagement. You will collaborate with product, compliance, and project teams, coordinate with third‑party labs and

Qualifications

• Fire engineering background with code/standards knowledge (UL 9540A, NFPA 855, BS/IEC).
• Experience in fire safety design for energy storage or industrial power systems.
• Experience preparing compliance packages and local planning authority documentation.
• Ability to review and interpret fire test data and modelling results.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire safety guidance during design of BESS enclosures and storage solutions for global markets.
• Evaluate layouts, configurations, and ventilation from safety perspective.
• Lead safety documentation, ERP, FRA, HMA reviews and safety training materials.
• Coordinate with third‑party labs, consultants, and regulatory bodies for project compliance.
• Support project engineering with fire safety interpretations and code compliance.

Skills

Technical communication

Time management

Collaboration

Regulatory understanding

Fire safety mindset

Education

Fire Engineering (or related)

IFE/IFSM membership or CEng

Third‑party fire risk accreditation

Chartered Engineer status or in progress

Tools

FDS modelling software

Job description

Canadian Solar Inc. is seeking a Senior FireSafetyEngineer to ensure the safety, regulatory compliance, and performance of utility-scale and commercial energy storage systems deployed across the EMEA region.

The role requires deep knowledge of UL 9540, 9540A, NFPA 855, and BS/IEC standards, along with experience in system-level safety design, large-scale fire testing, and regulatory engagement. You will collaborate with product, compliance, and project teams, coordinate with third‑party labs and