Senior Bess Product Safety Engineer

The AES Corporation

United States
Base: $113,000 - $141,525pyear; bonus/equity: annu...
Not specified (assumed to be hybrid based on industry norms)
Bess fire codes and standards knowledge
Ul 9540 / 9540a testing experience
Nfpa 855 and ifc code application
The AES Corporation is seeking a Senior BESS Product Safety Engineer to oversee safety architecture and compliance for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role demands technical expertise in fire safety standards and requires approximately 30% travel to support operational projects across the U.S. and potentially internationally

Job Summary

  • The Senior BESS Product Safety Engineer serves as a core technical authority ensuring systems are designed and deployed in compliance with global fire codes and safety standards.
  • This role requires approximately 30% travel to support operational projects across the U.S. while providing technical oversight on prototype builds and factory acceptance testing.
  • AES offers a competitive compensation package including an annual bonus, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off.

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The AES Corporation is seeking a Senior BESS Product Safety Engineer to oversee safety architecture and compliance for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role demands technical expertise in fire safety standards and requires approximately 30% travel to support operational projects across the U.S. and potentially internationally.

Salary

Base: $113,000 - $141,525/year; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus included; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • BESS fire codes and standards knowledge
  • UL 9540 / 9540A testing experience
  • NFPA 855 and IFC code application
  • Mechanical CAD and safety modeling tools
  • 30% travel requirement to US projects

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring junior engineers
  • Participation in industry consortiums
  • Utility-scale BESS direct experience
  • Fire modeling tool proficiency FLACS Ansys FDS
  • Experience with AHJ permitting processes

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Fire Protection Engineering
  • 5-7 years of experience in mechanical design and fire protection
  • Strong working knowledge of UL 9540 / 9540A and NFPA standards
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and safety modeling tools

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