Global Fire Safety Engineering & Codes

HyperStrong is seeking a Director to serve as its global subject matter expert in battery energy storage system (BESS) fire safety engineering, fire protection, and code compliance. The role leads fire safety strategy and supports product engineering, project permitting, testing, customer requirements, and regulatory engagement across international markets.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive fire safety compliance framework covering applicable codes, standards, AHJ practices, and insurer requirements across key international markets
• Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and industry standards to support ongoing compliance and market readiness
• Provide technical expertise on relevant standards and regulations, including:
• Prepare or review Hazard Mitigation Analyses (HMAs), explosion-control designs (NFPA 68/69), emergency response plans, and fire safety-related permitting documentation
• Lead technical discussions with AHJs, fire marshals, fire departments, and other regulatory stakeholders to support project permitting and approvals
• Address complex technical questions and develop solutions to fire safety-related permitting challenges
• Translate global fire codes, standards, and regulatory requirements into actionable product design and engineering requirements
• Collaborate with Product Engineering and R&D teams on fire detection, deflagration venting, fire suppression, equipment spacing, and enclosure design
• Review product designs to support compliance and readiness for international market introduction
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee UL 9540A, CSA C800, and other applicable large-scale fire testing programs with third-party laboratories
• Review and interpret test results to support product development, regulatory approvals, and customer requirements
• Present and explain testing results and safety assessments to AHJs, insurers, and customers
• Review fire safety requirements in customer specifications, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and project contracts
• Develop technical compliance responses, identify deviations, and support bid preparation
• Participate in customer technical meetings and provide expert guidance on BESS fire safety and regulatory compliance
• Develop and deliver BESS fire safety and emergency response training for local fire departments, first responders, and site operators
• Represent HyperStrong at major industry events, including RE+, ees Europe, and All-Energy Australia
• Contribute to technical white papers and industry discussions related to BESS fire safety
• Stay engaged with developments from industry standards organizations, including NFPA, UL, CSA, and IEC

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in fire protection engineering
• at least 3 years of direct experience with lithium-ion battery energy storage projects or products
• Strong working knowledge of major BESS fire safety standards, including NFPA 855 and UL 9540A, or IEC 62933-5-2 and IEC 62619
• Demonstrated hands-on experience preparing HMAs or fire protection reports and successfully obtaining AHJ approvals for BESS projects
• Proficiency in leveraging AI-powered tools, including generative AI, for technical research, documentation, code and standards analysis, and test data evaluation
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to customers, regulatory authorities, and cross-functional teams
• Experience with fire safety requirements and regulatory frameworks outside North America, particularly in Europe, Australia, Latin America, or Asia-Pacific
• Experience managing large-scale fire testing programs or applying Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling to fire and explosion safety assessments
• Professional credentials such as Professional Engineer (PE) in Fire Protection Engineering, Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), or equivalent qualifications
• Participation in NFPA, UL, CSA, or IEC technical committees or standards development activities
• Proficiency in Spanish or Mandarin