Fire Safety Product Engineer

About the role

AESC is seeking an experienced Fire Safety Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead fire protection, fire safety engineering, and regulatory compliance efforts for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across North America. This role will serve as the company's technical authority on fire safety and will work closely with Product Management, R&D, Engineering, Sales, Compliance, Customers, AHJs, Fire Consultants, and Certification Bodies to ensure safe and code-compliant deployment of energy storage systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the company's fire safety technical authority for utility-scale BESS products and projects.
• Lead fire safety strategy, risk assessments, and hazard analyses for ESS deployments.
• Support product development teams in designing and implementing fire detection, suppression, gas management, ventilation, and thermal runaway mitigation solutions.
• Interpret and apply relevant codes and standards including NFPA 855, UL 9540A, UL 9540, NFPA 68, NFPA 69, and any local AHJ requirements.
• Support customer technical due diligence, permitting activities, and discussions with AHJs, fire marshals, utilities, EPCs, developers, and independent engineers.
• Develop fire safety technical documentation, white papers, application notes, and customer-facing presentations.
• Evaluate emerging fire safety technologies, suppression systems, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with certification agencies, testing laboratories, and third-party fire consultants.
• Monitor industry developments and provide recommendations to improve product safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in fire protection engineering, battery safety, ESS, renewable energy, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of lithium-ion battery technology and thermal runaway behavior.
• Experience with UL 9540A testing, NFPA 855 compliance, and utility-scale BESS deployments.
• Experience working with AHJs, fire departments, certification agencies, and code officials.
• Strong technical communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including a 401K with company match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance (company-paid), and paid vacation and holidays. We also provide tuition reimbursement and an inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters professional and personal development.