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Tesla Motors, Inc.

Sr. Fire Protection Engineer

Tesla Motors, Inc., Fremont, California, us, 94537

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What to Expect The Sr. Fire Protection Engineer will work on multiple projects and facilities in the Fremont Areas. In addition to all technical capabilities, the ideal candidate must have the first principle mindset, the sense of ownership, capacity to adapt to a fast pace working environment, and the ability to frame the problem and formulate innovative solutions with ambiguities.

As part of the EPC group, this team is focused on designing, collaborating, and building the first home of Optimus while continue to support critical vehicle programs.

What You’ll Do

Develop building and fire code compliance documents and fire life safety designs for new production lines / materials and other improvement in the facility

Perform hazardous material analysis for code compliances purposes, such as chemical classification, chemical quantity analysis, chemical inventory management, and related system design support

Develop & create fire protection system design criteria for new production lines / materials and other improvements in the facility

Review and comment on shop drawing design packages developed by contractors

Support Staff Fire Protection Engineer and other team members to develop AM&M (Alternate Means & Methods) to local AHJ to help with performance-based design criteria to meet intent of code

Coordinate with various disciplines during the design process

Support construction team to develop field solutions

Perform system field inspection and testing observations to ascertain installation meets all design intents

Develop process improvements / workflows / templates to increase design productivity and quality of deliverables

Mentor team members from different functional groups

What You’ll Bring

Licensed Fire Protection Engineer (CA license required, or able to obtain reciprocity)

Minimum 5 years of related experience

Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or equivalent experience

Advance knowledge in NFPA standards and model codes (e.g. ICC codes) related to building fire safety

Advance knowledge in hazardous materials evaluation for code compliances

Experiences with fire suppression system and fire detection/alarm system designs and inspection

Experiences with AutoCAD and Revit

Ability to work cross-functionally and with large teams

Ability to work well under pressure and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Strong communication skills to explain complex technical challenges and solutions clearly and concisely

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 $92,000 - $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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