# Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Engineer

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Troy, NY, NY
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $84,000 - $116,000
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

WSP is seeking a Fire & Life Safety Engineer specializing in Fire Protection of Energy Storage Systems. As an Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Engineer, you will direct ESS designs to comply with evolving codes and standards, and requirements unique to the jurisdictions where projects are located. You will work on mission critical and data center projects throughout the US and internationally.

Responsibilities:

- Direct and execute the design of building MEP systems required for the installation of ESS.

- In-depth knowledge and understanding of NFPA 855, UL9540, UL9540A, UL1778, UL924, International Fire Code, FM Global requirements, hazard mitigation, Risk based process safety elements, and other standards that relate to energy storage systems.

- Author reports and prepare supplemental documentation to support the permit of electrochemical energy storage systems.

- Facilitate Hazard Mitigation Analyses when required.

- Become a Certified Process Safety Professional through AiChE under the mentorship of the SME.

- Present fire risk assessments to authorities having jurisdiction.

- Perform coordination by reviewing drawings supplied by vendors, other team engineers, and architects while implementing design modifications as necessary.

Requirements:

- Related Bachelor's in Electrical, Mechanical, Architectural, or Fire Protection Engineering; or equivalent years of experience.

- 1-3 years of fire protection and life safety experience, ESS experience is preferred.

- Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset.

- Competent interpersonal and communication skills.

- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits:

- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage

- Retirement savings

- Paid sick leave

- Paid vacation

- Paid parental leave

- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

## Skills

### Required
- NFPA 855
- UL9540
- UL9540A
- UL1778
- UL924
- International Fire Code
- FM Global requirements
- hazard mitigation
- Risk based process safety elements

### Nice to have
- Master of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering
- REVIT
- AutoCAD
- Professional Engineering license in Fire Protection Engineering
- Experience with Risk Based Process Safety and/or Professional risk Certification

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