Senior Fire Safety Engineer

Ready to Make a Real Impact? Join e-STORAGE! Who We Are Welcome to e-STORAGE, a proud member of the Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) family! We’re leading the way in designing, building, and integrating advanced battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects. Our mission? To accelerate the world’s renewable energy transition and create a more sustainable, resilient energy future for everyone. With our innovative SolBank lithium-iron phosphate battery technology and comprehensive project services, we’re not just building products we’re powering communities and making a difference worldwide. Position Title : Sr. Fire Safety Engineer Department : Engineering (Primary) but will support other departments Entity: CS e-Storage Reports To : Director of Project Engineering , EMEA Location : Remote

• UK based but covers EMEA region Position Summary : The Senior Fire Safety Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and performance of our utility-scale and commercial energy storage systems (ESS) deployed throughout the EMEA region . As part of the Energy Storage Solution Management team, this individual will support product design, track evolving fire safety regulations and standards, and provide project-level technical support across multiple phases of ESS deployment. The role requires deep familiarity with UL 9540, 9540A, NFPA 855, BS and IEC standards , and other applicable fire detection and protection standards , along with strong collaboration and documentation skills. The ideal candidate brings a background in fire protection or mechanical engineering, with experience in system-level safety design, regulatory engagement, and large-scale fire testing. Responsibilities Product Design Support
• Provide fire safety guidance during the design and development of BESS enclosures and integrated energy storage solutions for global markets.
• Evaluate system layouts, battery configurations, fire detection and alarming, ventilation strategies from a safety perspective.
• Participate in product design reviews and collaborate with product and solution managers to ensure safety considerations are embedded early.
• Interpret and review third-party fire testing reports and modelling data to recommend design or process improvements.
• Support fire safety validation through internal and third-party test campaigns, including UL 9540A and IEC 62933-based evaluations.
• Support system integration testing activities related to fire safety systems Regulatory Tracking, Continuous Improvement, and Documentation
• Monitor updates in fire safety codes and standards (e.g., NFPA 855, UL 9540A, BS/IEC ) relevant to energy storage products and technology across global markets.
• Maintain and update internal fire safety guidelines, technical notes, and design templates based on evolving standards and field experience.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to safety documentation, including emergency response plans, fire protection strategies, and permitting support packages.
• Consolidate feedback from test results, project experience, and internal reviews into actionable improvements for future product iterations.
• Lead the review or drafting of fire safety documents, including safety manuals and safety training materials. Project Engineering Fire Safety Support
• Provide project-specific technical support on fire safety requirements, including code interpretations, layout reviews, and compliance documentation.
• Assist in preparing technical documentation for customer due diligence and local planning authority ( LPA ) submissions, specific to the technology and project design. Includes: Emergency Response Plan (ERP) , Hazard Mitigation Analysis (HMA) , Heat Flux Analysis (HFA) , Fire Risk Assessments (FRA) , Dangerous Substances Explosive Atmosphere Regulations (DSEAR).
• Experience of modelling software such as FDS would be a bonus.
• Experienced in reviewing fire detection and alarm system designs.
• Support project engineers in interpreting fire test data and applying protection strategies at the project level.
• Coordinate with third-party testing labs, consultants, and regulatory bodies to meet project compliance goals.
• Review project drawings and documentation for compliance with eStorage product design and requirements
• Review contractual agreements for conformance with our equipment solution
• Lead resolution of C ustomer , Insurer, Owners Engineer and Local Planning Authority inquiries related to fire protection and safety strategy implementation.
• Focused on UK and EU markets
• Comfortable dealing with Fire and Rescu e Service, including site familiarisation visits and training. Qualifications and Experience:
• Degree in Fire Engineering (or related: Mechanical, Building Services, Structural with fire modules)
• IFireE / MFireE membership with the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working toward it
• CFPA Europe Diploma in Fire Prevention
• Third party accreditation in fire risk assessment (e.g., FRAP, IFSM)
• Minimum 5 years of fire safety engineering experience, preferably in the energy storage, battery systems, or industrial power sector.
• Deep understanding of fire protection codes and standards including UL 9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 68/69, BS7671 , BS 5839, BS 9999, BS 7974, BS 5306, PD 7974 series & BS /IEC standards .
• Experience planning, managing, and reviewing large-scale fire testing programs and interpreting test results and modelling data.
• Familiarity with ESS hardware development, BESS enclosure designs, fire safety system integration, and emergency response planning.
• Strong technical communication skills, with experience preparing test reports, compliance packages and local planning authority documentation.
• Knowledge of industry fire alarm systems and manufacturers, including networking design
• Ability to collaborate across global teams including product development, compliance, engineering, and external consultants.
• Flexibility to travel and coordinate across global time zones as needed. Personal Qualifications:
• Comfortable in a collaborative and fluid environment.
• An excellent time manager, able to balance multiple projects and prioritize a wide variety of issues, initiatives and objectives concurrently.
• Good technical writing skills
• Exceptional ability to simplify and report complicated scenarios to the management team, with outstanding judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Solid and effective interpersonal and communication skills (including oral, written and visual)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally with staff, management, clients, suppliers , community partners and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and the ability to be decisive in crisis situations.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of BESS product validation, system integration, and testing methodologies.
• Flexibility to travel up to 1 0%, including international travel as required , for vendor assessments, testing, and industry events. What It’s Like to Work Here At e-STORAGE, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a team that values your ideas, your background, and your unique perspective. We believe that a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the secret to our success. Here, you’ll find:
• Integrity: We do what’s right, always.
• Innovation: We encourage fresh thinking and bold ideas.
• Quality: We take pride in delivering excellence, every time.
• Customer Focus: We listen, we care, and we deliver.
• Sustainability: We’re passionate about protecting our planet for future generations. Why You’ll Love Working With Us
• Join a global leader in renewable energy, backed by over 23 years of Canadian Solar experience.
• Work on project