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Fire Protection EngineerTesla • Austin, TX, US
Fire Protection Engineer

Fire Protection Engineer

Tesla • Austin, TX, US
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What To Expect

You will be responsible for driving innovation and a first principles mindset, managing projects to completion, and supporting Infrastructure Development for Sales, Service, Delivery, Collision, and Warehousing projects across North & South America. The ideal candidate thrives in a technically complex and fast-moving environment and is willing to challenge the status quo.

What You'll Do

  • Develop & create standard basis of design for Fire Protection scope of work. Improve processes, workflows, and templates to increase design productivity and quality, collaborating with outsourced Fire Engineers.
  • Work with Fire Protection Engineers to develop AM&M (Alternate Means & Methods), Risk Mitigation Plans (RMP), and other detailed studies for local AHJ submissions, ensuring performance-based design criteria meet code intent.
  • Perform code planning and life safety design review, including building code, fire sprinkler, fire alarm, paint spray applications, high-piled storage plans, and hazardous material analysis for compliance.
  • Build external partner resources for design execution, collaborating with them and internal teams to see projects through to completion.
  • Advocate and educate AHJs on Tesla's behalf, particularly regarding lithium-ion technology and safety standards; educate internal teams on fire life safety requirements, inspections, testing, and maintenance.
  • Support fire inspections at the project level, manage fire safety consultants and vendors, coordinate surveys and deliverables, and review construction documents to ensure standards and best practices.
  • Maintain project drawings, track records, and apply lessons learned to future projects, formalizing standards for repeatability.

What You'll Bring

  • ABET-accredited 4-year Engineering Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Design.
  • Ability to learn rapidly and manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
  • Revit experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Working knowledge of IFC, CFC, NFPA, OSHA, and other regulations; international regulations are a plus.
  • Benefits

    As a full-time Tesla employee, eligible for benefits from day 1, including :

  • Medical, dental, vision plans with $0 payroll deduction options.
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Company-paid HSA contributions, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase plans, and other financial benefits.
  • Insurance coverage including life, AD&D, disability.
  • Employee assistance, paid time off, holidays, childcare resources, voluntary benefits, and employee discounts.
  • Additional Details

  • Seniority level : Entry level
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job function : Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries : Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Utilities
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