Fire Protection Engineer
Core
Ensures fire protection, code compliance, permitting, and safety requirements are integrated into Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) product development and project delivery.
Role type
Senior Fire Protection Engineer (BESS)
Builds
Compliant BESS product designs and permitting strategies
Domain
Renewable energy storage + Fire safety engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Fire protection system design, code compliance, permitting, CFD fire modeling, risk assessment, root cause analysis, technical training delivery, regulatory navigation, large-scale battery testing support, BESS fire protection standards knowledge, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Experience with international certifications, emerging fire safety initiatives, fast-paced environment adaptation
Technologies
CFD fire modeling tools, BESS testing equipment
Responsibilities
Interpret fire code requirements and develop compliant product designs; Assess fire protection risks and support root cause analysis; Develop and maintain code compliance documentation; Identify and address code gaps and jurisdiction-specific permitting challenges; Deliver fire protection training to internal teams and customers; Support permitting reviews and code negotiations; Contribute to fire testing programs and industry code development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship