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What to Expect
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.
What You'll Do
- 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
What You'll Bring
- 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%)
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:
- Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
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Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
May 20, 2026