Job OverviewJensen Hughes is seeking a Lead Consultant to join our team in San Diego, Anaheim, or Los Angeles. This role offers the opportunity to support innovative projects within the energy storage and advanced manufacturing sectors while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across the organization.
Work may take place in a hybrid environment, including office locations, client sites, and remote settings, depending on project and business needs. The successful candidate will contribute to the growth and delivery of engineering consulting services related to energy storage systems, with support and resources available to foster professional development, technical leadership, and business growth.
Responsibilities- Lead and support energy storage system safety projects across a variety of industries and applications
- Manage projects involving lithium-ion battery manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, and related technologies
- Mentor, train, and support team members and new hires through knowledge sharing and technical guidance
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of internal tools, processes, and methodologies
- Review and interpret testing and engineering reports, including thermal runaway testing such as UL 9540A, to support facility safety strategies and mitigation concepts
- Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to develop practical, risk-informed safety solutions
- Support business development initiatives by building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for growth
- Collaborate with leadership to execute strategic initiatives and expand service offerings
Requirements and Qualifications- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Safety Management, or a related technical field
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in industrial safety, process safety, energy storage systems, or related industries
- Professional Engineer (P.E.), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or similar certification is preferred but not required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to a variety of audiences
- Demonstrated experience managing industrial or process safety projects within energy storage, battery manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, or related technical environments
Preferred Areas of Experience- Experience in one or more of the following areas is beneficial, though candidates are not expected to have expertise in every area:
- Energy storage safety standards and applications (e.g., NFPA 855)
- Emergency preparedness and response planning
- Hazard mitigation and risk analysis
- Electrical safety
- Fire protection and fire safety engineering
- Explosion prevention and control systems
- Risk assessments and modeling methodologies, including bowtie analysis
- Engineering simulation and consequence modeling tools such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD), finite element analysis (FEA), fire and smoke modeling, or plume modeling
Additional Information- Occasional travel may be required, up to approximately 25%
- Jensen Hughes is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to contribute their perspectives and experiences
- We encourage individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if every qualification listed is not met
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Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation may vary based on factors, including but not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, internal equity, alignment with market data.
Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position and location.
National Pay Range
$111,000-$172,000 USD
