Fire Sprinkler Designer

Tesla • Full-time • Austin, Texas, United States • $59,353 - $92,382 / year • 1d ago

What to Expect

Tesla Gigafactory Texas is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Designer to join the Fire Protection team in Austin, TX. The Gigafactory Texas design team strives to create the factory of the future by overseeing the design of cutting-edge large-scale equipment and utility systems in support of highly innovating manufacturing processes.

What You'll Do

Work with the Fire Protection Team to prepare designs, hydraulic calculations, stock listing, and installation drawings
Manage multiple projects while meeting tight design deadlines and responding to RFIs to meet construction deadlines
Produce 3D construction drawings and 3D models for different types of fire suppression and life safety systems using Revit, HydraCAD, HydraCALC, and Navisworks
Lead in-field design validation and preparation of as-built drawings and maintain project drawing files, associated records, and documentation
Develop Revit families, standard details, and manage BIM files
Ensure compliance with local building codes and fire regulations

What You'll Bring

Minimum 4 years of fire sprinkler design experience
NICET certification for water-based fire protection systems layout
Proficiency in 3D software, such as Auto CAD, Revit, Navisworks, Revizto and Bluebeam
Experience with HydraCAD, HydraCALC, or other sprinkler design programs
Strong knowledge of NFPA codes and standards, NFPA 13, 13R, 13D, 14 and so on
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or RME-G licensed is preferred, or equivalent experience

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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.