Fire Alarm Engineer

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<strong>What To Expect<br></strong>Tesla is seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer dedicated to refining design requirements and manage internal design processes for its Fire Facilities Maintenance Organization. The ideal candidate is proficient in Fire Alarm and Special Hazards systems operation as well as design intent, and will utilize their knowledge to assist in the commissioning and turnover of new fire systems.<br><br><strong>What You'll Do<br><br></strong><li>Continue the development of fire alarm and special hazards design requirements for Tesla Facilities team</li><li>Vetting fire alarm, special hazards, and sprinkler designs submitted from Infrastructure teams through BIM and design review processes (kickoffs, 30/60/90, IFC)</li><li>Develop process improvements, workflows, and templates to increase design productivity and quality of deliverables</li><li>Assist with as-built submissions and internal fire protection designs as needed</li><li>Assist in final commissioning of fire protection systems through acceptance testing</li><li>Assist in hazards analysis and team protocols by providing professional input from personal experience and life safety codes and recommendations<br><br><br></li><strong>What You'll Bring<br><br></strong><li>Comprehensive knowledge in OSHA, IFC, IBC, and NFPA standards and codes to ensure fire alarm, special hazards and water-based systems and life safety system designs and installations are code compliant</li><li>Comprehensive background in fire alarm system and special hazards integration</li><li>Self-starter that can adapt to fast paced, high-volume environments</li><li>Strong communication, prioritization, and data analysis skills</li><li>Texas State APS, EPL, and/or RME-G preferred</li><li>NICET certified in Special Hazards, Water Based Systems, and Fire Alarm Systems preferred<br><br><br></li><strong>Benefits<br></strong><strong>Compensation and Benefits<br></strong>Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:<br><li> Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction</li><li> Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits</li><li> Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution</li><li> Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA</li><li> Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)</li><li> 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits</li><li> Company paid Basic Life, AD&D</li><li> Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)</li><li> Employee Assistance Program</li><li> Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays</li><li> Back-up childcare and parenting support resources</li><li> Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance</li><li> Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs</li><li> Tesla Babies program</li><li> Commuter benefits</li><li> Employee discounts and perks program<br><br><br></li>, Tesla

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