Senior Engineer, Fire Protection – BESS

Atwell, LLC

. Lead fire protection engineering, code compliance, hazard mitigation, and life safety design for utility-scale and commercial/industrial BESS projects from conceptual design and permitting through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations support .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fire protection engineering with a focus on BESS projects, including code compliance, hazard mitigation, and life safety design. Proficient in developing fire protection standards and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure project success.

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Fire Protection EngineeringBESS ExperienceProfessional Engineer LicenseNFPA Standards ApplicationCode Compliance Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Fire Protection DesignHazard Mitigation AnalysisCode AnalysisEmergency Response PlanningFire Alarm SystemsGas Detection SystemsThermal Runaway KnowledgeExplosion ControlFire Propagation AnalysisHydraulic Calculations

Soft Skills

Project ManagementTechnical WritingInterpersonal CommunicationDeadline ManagementMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADRevitBluebeamNavisworksFDSPyroSimPathfinderCONTAMPHASTFLACS

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer LicenseNCEES PE Fire Protection Exam

Industry Keywords

BESSFire Protection StandardsInternational Fire CodeUL 9540UL 9540AFM Global StandardsHigh-Hazard ProjectsUtility-Scale ProjectsEmergency Responders CoordinationFire Department Access

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead fire protection engineering, code compliance, hazard mitigation, and life safety design for utility-scale and commercial/industrial BESS projects from conceptual design and permitting through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations support
Serve as technical lead and Engineer of Record, where applicable
Help develop internal BESS fire protection standards, tools, and best practices
Coordinate with multi-disciplinary design teams, clients, owners, OEMs, AHJs, fire departments, insurers, contractors, and independent engineers
Lead BESS fire protection design, code reviews, hazard mitigation, and life safety evaluations
Develop/review design criteria, basis of design documents, code analyses, Hazard Mitigation Analyses, fire protection narratives, specifications, permitting packages, and Emergency Response Plans
Evaluate BESS layouts for code compliance, fire department access, separation distances, exposure protection, deflagration hazards, ventilation, gas detection, egress, and water supply
Review UL 9540A reports, listings, manufacturer data, battery chemistry information, fire propagation data, gas generation data, and equipment fire safety documentation
Apply NFPA standards, International Fire Code, International Building Code, UL standards, FM Global standards, and local AHJ requirements
Develop/review fire and gas detection, alarm, suppression, ventilation, fire water, hydrant/FDC, fire access, signage, and emergency shutdown requirements
Coordinate fire alarm, gas detection, shutdown, monitoring, and other interfaces with electrical and SCADA engineers
Review vendor submittals, contractor drawings, calculations, equipment data, and design packages for conformance with project requirements
Coordinate with AHJs, fire marshals, emergency responders, insurers, owner’s engineers, and independent engineers to resolve technical questions and support approvals
Provide field assistance, commissioning support, troubleshooting, site assessments, and incident response support as required
Mentor technical staff, review junior work, and support proposals, scopes, budgets, schedules, client presentations, and technical qualifications
Maintain current knowledge of BESS fire protection technology, incident history, codes, standards, and industry best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
5+ years of relevant fire protection engineering experience, including at least 1 year of BESS experience
Active Professional Engineer license required; Fire Protection PE discipline, NCEES PE Fire Protection exam, or demonstrated ability to serve as responsible fire protection engineer for BESS projects
Ability to work in multiple states and jurisdictions
Experience applying fire/building codes and best practices to complex industrial, energy infrastructure, or high-hazard projects
Working knowledge of BESS hazards, lithium-ion failure modes, thermal runaway, flammable gas generation, explosion control, fire propagation, and emergency response considerations
Experience with NFPA 855, International Fire Code, International Building Code, UL 9540, and UL 9540A
Experience developing/reviewing fire protection design packages, detection/alarm concepts, suppression requirements, gas detection, ventilation/exhaust concepts, code analyses, and emergency response plans
Ability to coordinate with AHJs, fire marshals, clients, EPC contractors, OEMs, insurers, and multi-disciplinary design teams
Strong written/oral communication, technical writing, interpersonal, project management, and deadline management skills
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Nice to have: Direct utility-scale BESS and/or Fire Protection Engineer of Record experience
Nice to have: Familiarity with FDS, PyroSim, Pathfinder, CONTAM, PHAST, FLACS, or similar software
Nice to have: Fire water supply analysis, hydraulic calculations, fire pump sizing, hydrant layout, suppression design, large-scale fire tests, plume analysis, or other BESS fire analyses
Nice to have: FM Global data sheets, insurer requirements, owner’s engineer reviews, independent engineering reviews, or project financing due diligence
Nice to have: AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Navisworks, Microsoft Office, and other standard design/review software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
Competitive Compensation packages
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment
Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
Employee Referrals
Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
Dependent Care Match
Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
Family Planning & IVF Benefits
Pet Insurance
Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services