Sr. Fire Protection Designer

What to Expect
As a Sr. Tesla Fire Protection Designer, you will be responsible for fire sprinkler design utilizing HydraCAD and BIM coordination of the following systems: Wet and Dry Fire Sprinkler System; Pre-action and Deluge Fire Sprinkler System; Water Mist; Foam; Automatic Standpipes; and Fire Pumps. You will utilize CAD/REVIT software to provide support to Self-Perform Construction Team by preparing routine layouts of fire sprinkler systems, detail drawings, assembly drawings, sketches and diagrams.

What You’ll Do

• Review documents and coordinate internally with the design team/construction and possible subcontractors to gather the required information to design sprinkler systems
• Develop and create Fire Protection Reports for new production lines, materials, suppression, and detection systems coming to the factory
• Submit packages for review and approval to AHJ for permit, and produce RFP/RFQs documents for project scoping and pricing
• Work with the Fire Protection Team to prepare designs, hydraulic calculations, stock listing, installation drawings, and perform inspections post-installation
• Produce 3D construction drawings and 3D models for different types of fire suppression and life safety systems using Revit, HydraCAD, HydraCALC, and Navisworks
• Support code compliance and life safety design from schematic design through commissioning by helping develop and create code analysis, alternate means & methods, and reports for permit documents, including High-Piled Storage Analysis, Chemical Hazard Analysis, Specifications, and Hazard Analysis
• Develop process improvements, workflows, and templates to increase design productivity and quality of deliverables

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Fire Protection Engineering from an ABET accredited program, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in commercial and industrial design, including experience working with Authorities Having Jurisfiction (AHJ)
• NICET Level III or higher or Fire Protection Engineer certifications required (e.g. CFPS)
• Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD, HydraCAD (or similar), REVIT and Navisworks
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to organize time and tasks in a fast-paced environment to meet strict deadlines
• Must be self-motivated and thrive in a team environment, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Manage multiple projects while meeting tight design deadlines and responding to RFIs to meet construction deadlines