Fire Protection Engineer - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) - Mandarin Speaking

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Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

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Job Overview

Jensen Hughes is seeking a mid- to senior-level Fire Protection, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineer with experience in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to join our growing global consulting practice. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of energy storage safety, resilience, and innovation—supporting clients across domestic and international markets. We would ideally like someone in one of our MidAtlantic offices, however, are open to remote for the right candidate.

Experience may include BESS manufacturing, system design, safety assessment, testing, research, project management, code compliance, or operational risk evaluation. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists to help expand Jensen Hughes’ BESS consulting capabilities while delivering high-impact technical solutions for clients.

If you are motivated by solving complex problems, contributing to emerging technologies, and working in a collaborative, inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support BESS-related consulting projects from concept through completion, including safety assessments, hazard analyses, code and standards evaluations, and performance-based design solutions.

• Apply advanced engineering principles to evaluate fire, explosion, and thermal runaway risks associated with lithium-ion and other energy storage technologies.

• Perform or oversee computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling and other analytical methods to assess fire, smoke, gas dispersion, and thermal impacts.

• Develop technical reports, design documentation, procedures, and guidance materials that are clear, accurate, and client-ready.

• Support research initiatives related to emerging BESS technologies, testing methodologies, and evolving codes and standards.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, understanding their goals and translating complex engineering concepts into practical recommendations.
• Interface directly with clients, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), manufacturers, insurers, and project stakeholders to support project success.
• Ensure client needs, expectations, and project deliverables are met with a high standard of quality and professionalism.
• Contribute to the development and execution of growth strategies for Jensen Hughes’ BESS consulting practice.
• Support business development efforts through proposal development, scope definition, fee estimates, and technical presentations.
• Identify emerging market trends, client needs, and service opportunities related to energy storage systems.
• Collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams across fire protection, electrical, mechanical, and risk engineering.
• Mentor and support junior staff through technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Participate in industry activities such as conferences, technical committees, standards development, and professional working groups.
• Stay current with evolving codes, standards, and best practices related to BESS, fire protection, and life safety.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree will be considered with relevant professional experience.

• Five (5+) plus years of professional experience in BESS-related engineering, safety, research, manufacturing, design, testing, or consulting.

• Strong analytical skills, including experience with or exposure to CFD modeling and performance-based analysis.

• Clear, confident communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Fully bilingual in Mandarin and English (written and verbal) required.

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally, including periodic travel between the United States and Asia (anticipated at least twice per year).

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