Fire Safety Engineer - Energy Storage

Contemporary Amperex Technology USA Inc. is a U.S. subsidiary of Contemporary Amperex Technology focused on advanced electric vehicle and energy storage batteries. The Fire Safety Engineer will lead fire protection and system safety engineering for grid-scale energy storage products, including compliance, hazard mitigation, failure analysis, and customer and authority approvals.

Responsibilities:

• Grid Storage Compliance: Lead the implementation of NFPA 855 for stationary energy storage systems, ensuring all product designs and site layouts meet fire and explosion safety requirements
• Explosion & Fire Mitigation: Manage the application of NFPA 68 (Deflagration Venting) and NFPA 69 (Explosion Prevention)
• System Safety Analysis: Conduct deep-dive technical evaluations, including Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and FMEA, to predict and prevent cascading failures within the BESS architecture
• Hazard Mitigation Analysis (HMA): Create and maintain the Hazard Mitigation Analysis documentation
• External Consultant Management: Coordinate with external safety firms to validate technical assessments and ensure all third-party analysis is complete and accurate
• Customer & AHJ Approvals: Act as the technical lead in customer meetings and hearings with AHJs to secure the necessary permits and approvals for grid-connected projects

Requirements:

• Direct experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and knowledge of lithium-ion battery behavior
• Proficiency in UL 9540 and UL 9540A testing standards, alongside the NFPA codes
• Ability to translate complex system failure data into actionable design improvements to enhance grid reliability
• Experience navigating the unique permitting challenges of utility-scale energy projects in diverse jurisdictions