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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
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Job Description
Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition.
Key Responsibilities
- Product Development
- Interpret and apply applicable NFPA, IFC, UL, and IEC standards to guide BESS product development and ensure safety requirements are embedded throughout the design lifecycle.
- Review and approve mechanical drawings, layouts, CAD models, and mechanization diagrams.
- Own safety‑critical BESS enclosure design and requirements, providing technical oversight through prototype builds, factory acceptance testing, and design qualification to mitigate thermal runaway, explosion, and overall safety risks.
- Provide technical oversight of UL 9540 / 9540A testing, fire and explosion modeling (using tools such as FLACS, Ansys, FDS, or similar), plume and gas dispersion analyses, and evaluation of fire safety code requirements, including monitoring and applying evolving codes and standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or related discipline.
- 5-7 years of experience in mechanical design and fire protection for energy, industrial, or safety‑critical systems.
- Strong working knowledge of BESS fire codes and standards, including UL 9540 / 9540A, NFPA 68 / 69, NFPA 72, NFPA 855, and NFPA 110/111.
- Experience supporting permitting, testing, and regulatory approval processes.
- Proficiency with mechanical CAD and safety modeling tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).
- Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Fire Protection Engineering.
- Direct experience with utility‑scale BESS.
- Experience working directly with AHJs and third‑party fire engineers.
- Participation in standards organizations (NFPA, UL, IEEE).
- Experience with fire modeling tools such as FLACS, Ansys, FDS, etc.
- The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $113,000 and $141,525/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
- Apply by clicking the application link below and submitting your information. The deadline to apply for this role is 10/30/2026
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