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Sr. Fire Alarm Systems Engineer

Tesla · Sparks, NV · 2 mo ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time

What To Expect

Senior role for an experienced NICET-certified fire alarm professional with deep expertise in mission-critical environments (factories, data centers, energy storage, labs, and battery production facilities).

What You'll Do

  • Own strategy, standards, specifications, and lifecycle management for fire alarm and related detection/notification systems

  • Lead or support project development with design, construction, and Fire Response as well as support RFP/RFQ packages, vendor qualification, and technical evaluations

  • Review designs, drawings, calculations, shop drawings, and submittals for code compliance (NFPA 72, NEC, IBC/IFC, NFPA 101, local amendments, insurer requirements such as FM Global)

  • Address special hazards (e.g., battery energy storage, manufacturing processes, cleanrooms, data environments) and integration with suppression, smoke control, and mass notification

  • Manage consultants, vendors, and subcontractors through submittal review, RFIs, field inspections, and quality assurance

  • Support construction, commissioning, acceptance testing, AHJ inspections, Certificate of Occupancy, and turnover documentation

  • Provide ongoing SME support: troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, upgrades, maintenance strategy, and reliability improvement

  • Build relationships with AHJs, insurers, and internal stakeholders; represent the company on code interpretations and equivalencies

What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience

  • NICET Level II or higher in Fire Alarm Systems (Level III+ strongly preferred); manufacturer certifications and hands-on experience (Edwards, Siemens, or Honeywell, etc.) highly valued

  • 5–8 years of progressive experience in fire alarm design, engineering, programming, installation oversight, commissioning, and/or system ownership—focused on industrial, manufacturing, and/or critical infrastructure

  • Experience in OSID, aspirating/VESDA, multi-criteria detection, networked systems, mass notification and or Flame detection systems is a must

  • Proven ownership of projects from kickoff through construction, commissioning, acceptance, and operational handover

  • Strong knowledge of fire alarm architecture, detection, notification/emergency communications, networking/programming, power supplies, survivability, and integration

  • Deep familiarity with NFPA 72, NEC, IBC/IFC, NFPA 101, and related standards—including practical application and alternative approaches

  • Strong project management, documentation, and problem-solving skills; comfortable with fast-paced, multi-site priorities

Benefits

  • Competitive pay

  • Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction

  • Fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

  • Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays

  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

  • Tesla Babies program

  • Commuter benefits

  • Employee discounts and perks program, Tesla

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