Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Engineer

About the role

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Fire & Life Safety Engineer specializing in Fire Protection of Energy Storage Systems for one of the following offices: Troy, NY; Milwaukee, WI; New York City, NY; Phoenix, AZ; Atlanta, GA; Herndon, VA; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX. As a Fire Protection Engineer specializing in Energy Storage Systems (ESS), your primary duties will be directing ESS designs to comply with evolving codes and standards, and requirements unique to the jurisdictions where our projects are located. You will work with our Fire and Life Safety (FLS) Team, with our resident ESS and HMA SME, with other MEP engineers and be part of a growing organization that is leading the industry in code compliance and hazard mitigation that exceeds our client’s objectives and solves their challenges with innovative and cutting-edge technology with a foundation of continuous improvement. You will work on mission critical and data center projects throughout the US and internationally. You will coordinate with other engineers and architects, respond to client and code official comments, work with installing contractors, and quickly react to building and site changes/challenges. This opportunity provides technical assistance for design, development, and construction site surveys for ESS in data center projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the research, design, concept development, planning, optimal integration of energy storage systems, hazard mitigation, incident investigations, CFD plume and explosion modeling; and continuous improvement.
• Perform building and fire code analysis reviews, ensuring compliance and directing in-house design engineers to accommodate code requirements.
• Direct and execute the design of the building MEP systems required for the installation of ESS, including fire sprinkler, smoke detection, ventilation, and explosion control systems as applicable.
• Maintain in‑depth knowledge of NFPA 855, UL9540, UL9540A, UL1778, UL924, International Fire Code, FM Global requirements, hazard mitigation, and risk‑based process safety elements related to energy storage systems.
• Author reports and prepare supplemental documentation to support permits for electrochemical energy storage systems, including technical analysis of large‑scale fire test data to justify the adequacy of building MEP system designs.
• Facilitate Hazard Mitigation Analyses when required by code, best practice, client or AHJ request, or following an incident.
• Pursue Certified Process Safety Professional status through AiChE under the ment