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Fire Sprinkler Designer

Tesla Motors, Inc., Austin, TX, United States


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 respond 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

Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering or RME-G licensed is preferred

Minimum 4 years of fire sprinkler design experience

NICET certification for water-based fire protection systems layout

Proficiency in 3D software, such as AutoCAD, 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

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 with options and $0 payroll deduction

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with $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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