Fire Safety Engineer

Fire Safety Engineer Westinghouse Electric Company 401(k) United States, Massachusetts, Canton 150 Royall St (Show on map) Mar 20, 2026 Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

We're looking for a Fire Safety Engineer on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment.(W-2) You will be a Fire Safety subject matter expert (SME) for utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). You will oversee all safety analyses for project-level reports, including hazard mitigation analysis (HMA). The team performs failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), heat flux analysis, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to ensure that all fire safety requirements are met. You will travel to local jurisdictions to present BESS and fire safety to multiple groups. These groups include first responders, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), public utility commissions (PUCs), and community meetings. You will address and educate each team member about their specific concerns.

Location:

Remote with travel

Key Responsibilities:

Review all UL 9540a reports from cell-, module-, and up through unit/installation-level, and provide direction. Offer guidance toward the fire safety system designs of BESS manufacturers and projects. Initiate and foster relationships with national, state, and local fire institutions and first responders, including Fire Marshalls, Fire Departments, and educational institutions. Standardize information around BESS fire safety systems throughout the organization, ensuring messaging in every region in which our projects are deployed. Participate in task groups and technical committees for collaboration and direction of the advancement of industry codes and standards about the safety of battery energy storage systems.

Qualifications:

Background in fire protection engineering principles, fire dynamics, and battery technology safety. Experience with

NFPA 855

(Energy Storage Systems), IFC, and UL standards.

Software Skills:

Experience with FMEA, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling, and risk assessment methodologies Our Safety Pledge to

You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple! Why WECTEC Staffing Services? WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network. WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following: Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits 401(k) Savings Plan Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $45.00/hr. to $50.00/hr. WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com You can submit your completed application, and explore other available options, using the following link: careers.westinghousenuclear.com Get connected with WECTEC Staffing Services on social media: LinkedIn Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities #LI-Remote