Tesla Motors, Inc.
Sr. Regulatory Compliance Engineer, Fire & Building Safety Codes & Standards
Tesla Motors, Inc., Fremont, California, us, 94537
What to Expect
The Sr. Regulatory Compliance Engineer will be responsible for energy product industry development activities regarding the governing codes, standards and regulations. The role primarily provides coverage of fire safety codes and product standards, including building safety codes, impacting the execution of energy products and informing development teams on regulatory considerations for new product design. This function includes leading and supporting cross‑functional initiatives from Compliance, Engineering, Policy, and Operations to ensure streamlined approvals across North America and to a lesser extent internationally. It is the Sr. Regulatory Compliance Engineer's primary responsibility to support the team's core codes and standards development activities through research, white papers, and active participation in fire/building safety related stakeholder committees such as NFPA 855, NFPA 800, NFPA 1, NFPA 30A, NFPA 88A, NFPA 20, NFPA 25, ICC (IFC, IBC, IEBC, IRC), IEC, and NEMA. Other initiatives focus on approval support related to jurisdictional requirements, and how our products adhere to the appropriate fire and building safety standards.
What You'll Do
Lead fire and building safety standards development activities applicable to our commercial and industrial products
Ensure proposed changes to the standards remove any barriers to product innovation while maintaining a high bar for safety
Manage internal communications regarding changes in related codes and standard bodies, their impact, and determinations for how to improve and/or mitigate any potential risks caused by product regulations
Join external groups and committees to support codes and standards develop activities
Support product and project engineering with building and fire safety standards expertise and design‑for‑compliance activities
Develop NDA and public facing technical white papers supporting product compliance, deployment, fire safety, and applicability to international standards including project specific FPE reports, Hazard Mitigation Analysis documentation, emergency response guides and additional technical appendices
Provide technical expertise in support of Policy team regulatory initiatives
Participate in technical documentation change control and maintenance activities for compliance related documents
Support internal and external teams with jurisdictional approval escalations hindering product installation
Participate in outreach and education efforts such as fire safety conferences, Tesla hosted training events, customer training events and code develop forums
What You'll Bring
Fire Protection Engineering Degree or similar degree involving fire & renewable and/or energy storage focus, or equivalent experience. FPE license preferred
5‑7 years of work experience in project engineering, code and standards development activities, and/or jurisdictional approval processes
Understanding of fire safety regulations such as NFPA 855, NFPA 800, NFPA 1, NFPA 30A, NFPA 88A, NFPA 20, NFPA 25, ICC (IFC, IBC, IEBC, IRC), IEC and their development processes
Technical understanding of Energy Storage Systems and Lithium‑ion battery technologies
Advanced and concise technical writing skills
Strong personable skills to interact with standards development groups and other industry members
Excellent professionalism and integrity
Able to organize time and tasks in a fast‑paced environment
Strong project management and analytical skills
Able to frequently travel
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:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Expected Compensation
$68,000 - $162,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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What You'll Do
Lead fire and building safety standards development activities applicable to our commercial and industrial products
Ensure proposed changes to the standards remove any barriers to product innovation while maintaining a high bar for safety
Manage internal communications regarding changes in related codes and standard bodies, their impact, and determinations for how to improve and/or mitigate any potential risks caused by product regulations
Join external groups and committees to support codes and standards develop activities
Support product and project engineering with building and fire safety standards expertise and design‑for‑compliance activities
Develop NDA and public facing technical white papers supporting product compliance, deployment, fire safety, and applicability to international standards including project specific FPE reports, Hazard Mitigation Analysis documentation, emergency response guides and additional technical appendices
Provide technical expertise in support of Policy team regulatory initiatives
Participate in technical documentation change control and maintenance activities for compliance related documents
Support internal and external teams with jurisdictional approval escalations hindering product installation
Participate in outreach and education efforts such as fire safety conferences, Tesla hosted training events, customer training events and code develop forums
What You'll Bring
Fire Protection Engineering Degree or similar degree involving fire & renewable and/or energy storage focus, or equivalent experience. FPE license preferred
5‑7 years of work experience in project engineering, code and standards development activities, and/or jurisdictional approval processes
Understanding of fire safety regulations such as NFPA 855, NFPA 800, NFPA 1, NFPA 30A, NFPA 88A, NFPA 20, NFPA 25, ICC (IFC, IBC, IEBC, IRC), IEC and their development processes
Technical understanding of Energy Storage Systems and Lithium‑ion battery technologies
Advanced and concise technical writing skills
Strong personable skills to interact with standards development groups and other industry members
Excellent professionalism and integrity
Able to organize time and tasks in a fast‑paced environment
Strong project management and analytical skills
Able to frequently travel
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:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Expected Compensation
$68,000 - $162,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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