Senior Fire Safety Engineer

🕒 March 23

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Canadian Solar Inc.

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10,000+ employees

Founded 2001

⚡ Energy

Energy • Renewable Energy • Manufacturing

Canadian Solar Inc. is a global company specializing in solar power technologies and energy storage solutions. The company provides a wide range of solar products, including solar modules, utility inverters, and energy storage systems for both residential and utility-scale projects. Canadian Solar boasts a substantial international presence, with active customers in over 160 countries and subsidiaries in 23 countries across six continents. It is committed to sustainability and responsible supply chain management, ensuring its goods are produced without prohibited forms of labor. With significant manufacturing capabilities in Asia and the Americas, Canadian Solar is a key player in the renewable energy industry, supporting a transition to clean energy through innovative solar plants and energy storage solutions.

📋 Description

• 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 • 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 • 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)

🎯 Requirements

• 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

🏖️ Benefits

• Health coverage • Retirement plans • Paid time off • Performance bonuses • Flexible working environment