Fire Protection Engineer (BESS)

Location: Melbourne, Australia; regular travel to project sites across Australia and the APAC region, approximately 30–50%. Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options, are available.

Company

hirify.global delivers intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewable energy and storage markets.

What you will do

• Interpret fire code requirements and develop compliant BESS product designs, permitting strategies, and technical solutions.
• Assess fire protection risks, resolve technical issues, and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain code compliance documentation, including compliance matrices and design responses.
• Identify code gaps, address Authorities Having Jurisdiction requirements, and navigate jurisdiction-specific permitting challenges.
• Deliver fire protection training to internal teams, customers, and emergency response personnel.
• Support permitting reviews, code negotiations, fire testing, certification efforts, and industry code development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in fire protection engineering or a related field.
• Experience with fire protection system design, code compliance, permitting, and CFD fire modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret and apply complex fire codes.
• Experience working with Authorities Having Jurisdiction and navigating varied regulatory environments.
• Ability to work independently, manage complex technical projects, and travel regularly across Australia and the APAC region.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting large-scale fire, explosion, or battery testing programs.
• Knowledge of BESS fire protection standards, international certifications, and industry codes.
• Experience providing technical guidance, mentoring, or leadership within cross-functional teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options.
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support.
• Inclusive paid parental leave and mobile phone allowance.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment focused on sustainable energy solutions.