Sr. Battery Engineer –Regulatory Compliance

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead testing and certification projects for battery energy storage systems to ensure compliance with relevant industry standards.
• Interpret and apply regulatory requirements such as UL, IEC, IEEE, NFPA, and other standards related to battery energy storage systems.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, ensuring rigorous safety evaluations in accordance with applicable standards.
• Conduct failure analysis, risk assessments, and provide technical expertise in troubleshooting battery-related issues.
• Collaborate with clients, design teams, and internal departments to support product development and certification milestones.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving energy storage regulations and proactively adapt processes to align with changes.
• Author detailed technical reports summarizing test results, compliance gaps, and corrective actions.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives within the Battery Safety Team.

Key Standards to Be Familiar With:

• UL Standards: UL 9540, UL 9540A, UL 1973, UL 1642, UL 62133
• IEC Standards: IEC 62619, IEC 62133, IEC 60730
• IEEE Standards: IEEE 1547, IEEE 2030.2
• NFPA Codes: NFPA 855, NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code)
• Other Compliance Areas: UN 38.3 (Transportation), CSA C22.2 (Canadian Electrical Code), and relevant ISO standards.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in battery safety testing, certification, or regulatory compliance.
• Proven expertise in energy storage systems, lithium-ion batteries, and related chemistries.
• Strong understanding of thermal runaway behavior, fire propagation, and battery management systems (BMS).
• Experience collaborating with certification bodies such as UL, CSA, ETL, or TÜV.
• Excellent technical writing skills and the ability to present complex findings clearly.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Professional certifications in battery safety or energy storage systems (e.g., Certified Energy Storage Professional) are a plus.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• A dynamic, collaborative work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge cryptographic technology and tools.

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Occasionally
• Move or traverse: Frequently
• Sit: Constantly
• Use hands: Constantly
• Reach with hands and arms: Occasionally
• Climb or balance: Occasionally
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally
• Talk/hear: Constantly
• Taste/Smell: Occasionally
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally 30 lbs

Additional information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assi