Codes and Standards Lead, Energy Storage
Redwood MaterialsSan Francisco, California
Full Time
Posted March 19, 2026
$128k - $249k
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Job Description
The role involves leading and influencing codes, standards, and regulatory efforts related to energy storage systems and batteries, with a focus on safety, compliance, and industry advocacy to enable safe and scalable deployment of emerging technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead engagement with codes, standards bodies, trade associations, and industry groups to influence energy storage system regulations and standards.
- Participate actively in code hearings, technical task groups, standards committees, and working sessions to contribute to standards development.
- Develop and implement strategies for Redwood's involvement in standards organizations and coalitions.
- Collaborate with industry partners to establish best practices and develop new guidance, codes, or standards.
- Serve as a technical thought leader by authoring position papers, white papers, and best-practice guidance on energy storage safety and deployment.
- Coordinate the evolution of battery safety standards to support the responsible use of EV traction batteries in energy storage systems.
- Translate evolving codes, standards, and industry guidance into technical direction for internal teams and provide authoritative interpretations.
- Monitor regulatory trends and upcoming code cycles to anticipate impacts and develop mitigation or engagement strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field; an advanced degree is preferred.
- At least 8 years of experience in energy storage, batteries, power systems, fire protection engineering, or a related technical domain.
- Demonstrated experience participating in and influencing codes and standards development activities, regulatory working groups, or trade association initiatives.
- Broad technical understanding of energy storage systems, battery technologies, fire and life safety considerations, and system-level risk.
- Proven ability to influence without authority and build consensus across diverse stakeholders.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills, including experience drafting proposals, technical guidance, or position papers.
- Comfort operating in areas where standards are immature or evolving and technical judgment is required.
- Ability to represent the company credibly with regulators, AHJs, certification bodies, and senior technical audiences.
- Experience directly participating in codes and standards development activities, including technical committees, task groups, or working groups associated with UL, NFPA, ICC, SAE, IEC, IEEE, or similar organizations.
- Experience representing a company or industry position in standards meetings, public comment processes, or regulatory forums.
- Familiarity with energy storage system standards and codes, including UL 9540, UL 1973, UL 1974, NFPA 855, the International Fire Code, and the National Electrical Code.
- Experience working with trade associations, industry coalitions, or cross-company working groups to establish best practices or consensus guidance.
- Experience evaluating or applying automotive battery safety frameworks, e.g., SAE documents, FMVSS requirements, and translating safety intent across domains.
- Comfort operating in technically ambiguous or emerging regulatory spaces where formal standards are incomplete or evolving.
- Experience supporting or influencing permitting, deployment, or regulatory acceptance of novel or first-of-kind technologies.
- Prior work at the intersection of engineering, compliance, policy, and industry advocacy.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range: $127,500 - $248,500 USD
Full-time position
Compensation will be commensurate with experience
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