Compliance Engineer

Responsibilities

• Own and lead relationships with standards bodies and Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs)
• Define and communicate certification requirements to cross-functional engineering teams early in the design cycle
• Interpret and implement relevant standards including UL 1741, UL 9540, UL 1973, UL 9540A, IEEE 1547, UL 61730, UL 1703, UL 2703, and UL 3741
• Plan, coordinate, and execute hardware evaluation, testing, and certification activities
• Track regulatory changes and emerging standards impacting the product roadmap
• Review and approve hardware and system designs for regulatory compliance
• Partner with firmware and controls teams to ensure software behavior supports compliance
• Act as the internal expert for National Electrical Code (NEC) and UL standards

Requirements

• Proven experience taking a grid-tied system from concept through full regulatory certification
• Deep familiarity with UL 1741, UL 9540, UL 9540A, UL 1973, and IEEE 1547
• In-depth understanding of National Electrical Code (NEC) for energy storage and distributed energy resources
• Strong technical communication skills to translate regulatory language into engineering requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with solar/PV compliance standards (UL 3741, UL 2703, UL 61730, UL 1703)
• Familiarity with FCC Part 15 Subpart B EMI compliance for power electronics
• Experience with UL 9540A thermal runaway fire safety testing
• Direct participation in standards development working groups or committees

About the Company

Base is America’s next-generation power company, rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries to transform the grid into a resilient and abundant system.