Sr. Fire Protection Engineer

Tesla Motors, Inc.
92,000 - 162,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Fremont
Oct 13, 2025
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. 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 LicensedFireProtectionEngineer(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.