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 TitleSr. FireSafetyEngineer
Department Engineering(Primary) but will support other departments
Entity:CS e-Storage
Reports ToDirector of Project Engineering, EMEA
Location Remote -UKbased but covers EMEA region
The Senior FireSafetyEngineer 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 firedetection andprotectionstandards, 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
Providefire 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 andmodellingdata 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, andpermittingsupport packages.
Consolidatefeedback 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.
Assistin preparing technical documentation for customer due diligence andlocal 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 SubstancesExplosive Atmosphere Regulations (DSEAR).
Experience of modelling software such as FDS would be a bonus.
Experienced in reviewing fire detection and alarm system designs.
Supportprojectengineers 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 witheStorageproduct design and requirements
Review contractual agreements for conformance with our equipment solution
Lead resolution ofCustomer,Insurer,OwnersEngineerandLocal Planning Authorityinquiries related to fire protection and safety strategy implementation.
Focused onUK and EUmarkets
Comfortable dealing with Fire and Rescue Service, including site familiarisation visits and training.
Qualifications and Experience:
Degree in Fire Engineering (or related: Mechanical, Building Services, Structural with fire modules)
IFireEMFireEmembership with the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE)
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working toward it
CFPA Europe Diploma in Fire Prevention
Thirdpartyaccreditation 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&BSIEC standards
Experience planning, managing, and reviewing large-scale fire testing programs and interpreting test results andmodellingdata.
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, compliancepackagesandlocal planning authoritydocumentation.
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,initiativesandobjectivesconcurrently.
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,writtenand visual)
Ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships internally and externally with staff, management,clients, suppliers, communitypartnersand 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 to10%, including international travel asrequired ,for vendor assessments, testing, and industry events.
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.
Join a global leader in renewable energy, backed by over 23 years of Canadian Solar experience.
Work on projects that matter—helping to build a cleaner, greener world.
Thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment where your growth is our priority.
Enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.
The right mix of education, experience, and skills for the role.
Great communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
A true commitment to safety, ethics, and sustainability.
We offer a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package—including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.
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Our company
About Canadian Solar Inc.
Founded in 2001 in Canada, Canadian Solar is one of the world’s largest and foremost solar power companies. As a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules and provider of solar energy solutions, Canadian Solar has a geographically diversified pipeline of utility-scale solar power projects. In the past 14 years, Canadian Solar has successfully deployed over 9 GW of premium quality modules in over 70 countries around the world. Furthermore, Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable solar companies worldwide, having been publically listed on NASDAQ since 2006. For additional information about the company, products, and projects, please visit www.canadiansolar.com.
About Canadian Solar EMEA GmbH in Munich
In 2009, Canadian Solar EMEA GmbH was founded and comprises currently of more than 50 employees from 18 different nations. Highly skilled experts represent our team and we are confident to serve our customers. We are a sales organization and can support our sales team from the Munich office within the fields of technical, legal, accounting, marketing, logistics and order fulfillment matters.
Within the EMEA region, we are distinguishing between three different business lines: modules sales, digital solutions and energy business . The first two teams lead from the Munich office, are responsible for the modules sales and digital solutions are finally reporting to CCO Yan Zhuang, responsible for the global sales within Canadian Solar. Globally, the Energy Business Team is led by Arthur Chen and teams are located across Europe in UK and Spain. In the near future Milan will be added. Across all cross-functional departments key personnel is identified as platform to coordinate and support the separate business lines in legal, human resources, accounting and operational matters.