Senior BESS Product Safety Engineer

Senior BESS Product Safety Engineer

This role requires approximately 30% travel, primarily to support operational projects across the U.S., with potential travel to international locations as well.

• Interpret and apply applicable NFPA, IFC, UL, and IEC standards to guide BESS product development and ensure safety requirements are embedded throughout the design lifecycle.
• Review and approve mechanical drawings, layouts, CAD models, and mechanization diagrams.

• Develop and maintain fire code compliance matrices and AHJ-specific permitting documentation, while interfacing with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), third party engineers, and certification bodies throughout the permitting and approval process.
• Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams, customers, and first responders.
• Lead development of emergency response documentation and safety packages required for project permitting submittals and maintain up to date Technical Data Packages for AES internal teams.
• Engage in industry consortiums and Technical Committees on BESS codes and standards; monitor and contribute to NFPA 855 and UL 9540 / 9540A revision cycles and public input processes to inform AES on evolving regulatory and technical requirements affecting BESS product design and testing.
• Advise and participate in AES BESS Product Development efforts to ensure the highest safety levels are achieved meeting all AES internal and industry regulatory requirements for BESS fire and explosion safety system.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of BESS integration practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience in mechanical design and fire protection for energy, industrial, or safety-critical systems.
• Strong working knowledge of BESS fire codes and standards, including UL 9540 / 9540A, NFPA 68 / 69, NFPA 72, NFPA 855, and NFPA 110/111.
• Experience supporting permitting, testing, and regulatory approval processes.
• Proficiency with mechanical CAD and safety modeling tools (Solid Works, AutoCAD, etc.).

• Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Fire Protection Engineering.
• Direct experience with utility scale BESS.
• Experience working directly with AHJs and third party fire engineers.
• Participation in standards organizations (NFPA, UL, IEEE).
• Experience with fire modeling tools such as FLACS, Ansys, FDS, etc.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $113,000 and $141,525/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus.

The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

The Final date to receive applications for this role is 06/30/2026.