Fire Safety Advisor - BESS

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000 passionate team members across 70 locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's "Fast 50" as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US
  
  

Job Description:

Fire Safety Advisor – BESS is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all safety, health, and environmental (HSE) programs related to Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This role ensures regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and a strong safety culture across all phases of BESS development, construction, commissioning, and operations. Fire Safety Advisor will serve as the subject matter expert for BESS-specific hazards, including electrical safety, thermal runaway risk, fire prevention, and emergency response.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary safety authority for all BESS and related projects.
• Champion a proactive, "zero-incident" safety culture across all teams and contractors.
• Identify and mitigate hazards related to high-voltage systems, lithium-ion batteries, thermal runaway, arc flash, and fire suppression systems.
• Review BESS designs, layouts, and construction methodologies for safety and code compliance.
• Develop and implement Emergency Response Plans (ERP) for fire, explosion, and hazardous material events.
• Coordinate with local fire departments, client personnel, and emergency responders on site-specific response planning.
  
  

Construction & Field Safety Oversight

• Oversee site safety plans (SSSP) for all BESS construction projects.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and safety observations.
• Ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), energized work permits, confined space, hot work, and fall protection requirements.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Oversee the staffing and training of core site safety professionals to staff all BESS projects.
• Build a team of supporting contractors that provide additional safety staffing as needed.
  
  

Compliance & Regulatory

• Manage safety documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Serve as the primary contact during regulatory inspections or audits.
• Track and report safety metrics, KPIs, and trends to executive leadership.
  
  

Training & Development

• Deliver BESS-specific safety training programs.
• Ensure required certifications and qualifications are maintained for employees and contractors.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety stand-downs, and leadership safety engagements.
  
  

Disclaimer

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

Pay Range

$60—$70 USD

Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
  
  

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match
  
  

'Atwell'ness:

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services