Fire Safety Subject Matter Expert For Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems Engagement details: Estimated duration is 12 months with possible extensions. Remote work is available.
Required qualifications:
Subject matter expert in fire safety for utility-scale battery energy storage systems.
Experience reviewing UL 9540A reports at cell, module, unit, and installation levels and providing direction.
Experience analyzing, approving, and guiding fire safety system designs for BESS manufacturers and projects.
Experience reviewing and advising on project and product designs for BESS safety and code compliance with UL, NFPA, and IFC.Experience overseeing safety analyses such as HMA, FMEA, heat flux analysis, and CFD simulations to meet or exceed fire safety requirements.
Experience planning and organizing engineering projects that require advanced knowledge.
Ability to make independent technical decisions without regular review.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Ability to drive as part of position duties.
Preferred qualifications: Professional Engineer certification.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the fire safety subject matter expert for utility-scale BESS.Review UL 9540A reports from cell to installation level and provide guidance. Analyze, approve, and guide fire safety system designs for BESS.Review and advise on designs for BESS safety and code compliance with UL, NFPA, and IFC.Oversee safety analyses including HMA, FMEA, heat flux analysis, and CFD simulations to ensure fire safety requirements are met or exceeded. Build relationships with fire institutions and first responders, including Fire Marshals, Fire Departments, and education partners. Travel to local jurisdictions to present BESS and fire safety to first responders, AHJs, PUCs, and community meetings and address stakeholder concerns.
