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Sr. Fire Protection Designer

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Nevada, Sparks
1 Electric Avenue (Show on map)
Aug 21, 2026
What to Expect
As a Sr. Tesla Fire Protection Designer, you willbe responsible forfire sprinkler design utilizingHydraCADandBIM coordinationof the following systems: Wet and Dry Fire Sprinkler System; Pre-action and Deluge Fire Sprinkler System; Water Mist; Foam; Automatic Standpipes;andFire Pumps. You willutilizeCAD/REVIT software to provide support to Self-Perform Construction Team by preparing routine layouts of fire sprinkler systems, detail drawings, assembly drawings,sketchesand 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

Compensation and Benefits
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
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