Fire Protection Engineer

Dudek

Fire Protection Engineer assisting in BESS facilities development at Dudek. Collaborating with clients to ensure fire safety compliance and system integration among diverse project teams.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist clients in the development of energy infrastructure, including battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities.
Serve as both a technical expert and business partner with Dudek clients.
Ensure that fire detection and suppression systems for projects comply with relevant regulatory standards (such as NFPA 855 and UL 9540)
Review of 9540A test reports, discussion of applicability to system design constraints, and ensuring that system designs meet local and state requirements as required by authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
Collaborate closely with the energy design team to develop fire detection, suppression, and ventilation solutions.
Foster relationships with Fire Marshals, first responders, regulators, public utility commissions, and community stakeholders.
Conduct analyses including Hazard Mitigation Analysis (HMA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), heat flux assessments, and CFD modeling.
Present findings and recommendations to decision-making committees, project teams, and industry groups.
Remain current with industry advancements, new energy storage chemistries and technologies, innovative techniques, and evolving best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in Fire Protection Consulting (Minimum 5+ years in fire protection engineering, with demonstrable experience on energy projects and battery energy storage systems)
Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field (Fire Science, Mechanical Engineering)
Current Fire Protection Engineer in California. Additional states are desirable.
Proficiency in fire modeling tools (various models developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) including Fire Dynamics Simulator)
Familiarity with NFPA codes, California Fire Code, and local fire agency requirements.
Knowledge of fire suppression systems, thermal management, and hazard mitigation principles.
Preferred – Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) or equivalent.
Preferred – Active member within the Society of Fire Protection Engineers
Experience with AutoCAD
Valid driver’s license and personal auto liability insurance required at start

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

fire protection engineeringbattery energy storage systemsfire modeling toolsHazard Mitigation AnalysisFailure Mode and Effects Analysisheat flux assessmentsCFD modelingfire suppression systemsthermal managementNFPA codes

Soft Skills

technical expertisebusiness partnershipcollaborationrelationship buildingcommunicationpresentation skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementadaptability

Certifications

Fire Protection EngineerCertified Fire Protection SpecialistSociety of Fire Protection Engineers membership