Fire Systems Designer, Infrastructure Programs

Description:
Tesla is seeking a Fire Systems Designer for the Infrastructure Engineering team. This role is ideal for a NICET II+ designer with a strong background in commercial and manufacturing projects, and a proven track record of working on projects from kickoff through construction, quality design and Certificate of Occupancy. A successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality, code-compliant fire systems across a variety of sites and projects.

Responsibilities:

Assist in the design and coordination of fire systems for Tesla facilities
Assist with project initiation phase by collaborating with a variety of teams to define scope, design criteria, schedule and cost
Develop bid level documentation including drawings, specifications, and engineering calculations
Develop RFP/RFQ documents for project scoping and pricing
Perform system sizing, bulk pipe routing, and pressure loss calculations for fire protection systems
Ensure all designs are compliant with applicable codes and standards, including NFPA, and local jurisdictional requirements
Managing 3rd party consultants or subcontractors in support of construction activities including but not limited to submittal review, RFI responses, and field surveys

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Certified NICET II or above in the United States
6+ years of experience in fire system design (fire suppression or fire alarm), with a strong focus on commercial and manufacturing projects
Experience working with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Demonstrated ability to independently lead projects from kickoff through construction-level design
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and hydraulic calculation tools (i.e. HydraCAD, AutoSprink, etc)
Anticipate minimal travel (5-10%)