Sr. Fire Protection Designer

About the Role

As a Senior Tesla Fire Protection Designer, you will be responsible for fire sprinkler design utilizing HydraCAD and BIM coordination of the following systems:

• Wet and Dry Fire Sprinkler System
• Pre-action and Deluge Fire Sprinkler System
• Water Mist
• Foam
• Automatic Standpipes
• Fire Pumps

You will utilize CAD/REVIT software to provide support to the Self-Perform Construction Team by preparing routine layouts of fire sprinkler systems, detail drawings, assembly drawings, sketches, and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Review documents and coordinate internally with the design team, construction, and possible subcontractors to gather the required information to design sprinkler systems.
• Develop and create Fire Protection Reports for new production lines, materials, suppression, and detection systems coming to the factory.
• Submit packages for review and approval to AHJ for permit, and produce RFP/RFQ documents for project scoping and pricing.
• Work with the Fire Protection Team to prepare designs, hydraulic calculations, stock listing, installation drawings, and perform inspections post-installation.
• Produce 3D construction drawings and 3D models for different types of fire suppression and life safety systems using Revit, HydraCAD, HydraCALC, and Navisworks.
• Support code compliance and life safety design from schematic design through commissioning by helping develop and create code analysis, alternate means & methods, and reports for permit documents, including High-Piled Storage Analysis, Chemical Hazard Analysis, Specifications, and Hazard Analysis.
• Develop process improvements, workflows, and templates to increase design productivity and quality of deliverables.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting tight design deadlines and responding to RFIs to meet construction deadlines.

Requirements

• Degree in Fire Protection Engineering from an ABET accredited program, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial and industrial design, including experience working with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• NICET Level III or higher or Fire Protection Engineer certifications required (e.g., CFPS).
• Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD, HydraCAD (or similar), REVIT, and Navisworks.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to organize time and tasks in a fast-paced environment to meet strict deadlines.
• Must be self-motivated and thrive in a team environment, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options for $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits.
• Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance (90-day waiting period).
• 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.
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance.
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs.
• Tesla Babies program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and perks program.