Sr. Fire Protection Designer

About the role

• Sr. Fire Protection Designer | Tesla (Construction & Facilities)
• Location: Sparks, Nevada | Req ID: 280306 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

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

What You'll Do

• 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/RFQs 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

What You'll Bring

• 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 Jurisfiction (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
• Manage multiple projects while meeting tight design deadlines and responding to RFIs to meet construction deadlines

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, 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
• 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 to include: 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)