Sr. Fire Alarm Systems Engineer

• Own strategy, standards, specifications, and lifecycle management for fire alarm and related detection/notification systems
• Lead or support project development with design, construction, and Fire Response as well as support RFP/RFQ packages, vendor qualification, and technical evaluations
• Review designs, drawings, calculations, shop drawings, and submittals for code compliance (NFPA 72, NEC, IBC/IFC, NFPA 101, local amendments, insurer requirements such as FM Global)
• Address special hazards (e.g., battery energy storage, manufacturing processes, cleanrooms, data environments) and integration with suppression, smoke control, and mass notification
• Manage consultants, vendors, and subcontractors through submittal review, RFIs, field inspections, and quality assurance
• Support construction, commissioning, acceptance testing, AHJ inspections, Certificate of Occupancy, and turnover documentation
• Provide ongoing SME support: troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, upgrades, maintenance strategy, and reliability improvement. Build relationships with AHJs, insurers, and internal stakeholders; represent the company on code interpretations and equivalencies

• Bachelor's in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• NICET Level II or higher in Fire Alarm Systems (Level III+ strongly preferred); manufacturer certifications and hands-on experience (Edwards, Siemens, or Honeywell, etc.) highly valued
• 5-8 years of progressive experience in fire alarm design, engineering, programming, installation oversight, commissioning, and/or system ownership-focused on industrial, manufacturing, and/or critical infrastructure. Experience in OSID, aspirating/VESDA, multi-criteria detection, networked systems, mass notification and or Flame detection systems is a must
• Proven ownership of projects from kickoff through construction, commissioning, acceptance, and operational handover
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm architecture, detection, notification/emergency communications, networking/programming, power supplies, survivability, and integration
• Deep familiarity with NFPA 72, NEC, IBC/IFC, NFPA 101, and related standards-including practical application and alternative approaches
• Strong project management, documentation, and problem-solving skills; comfortable with fast-paced, multi-site priorities

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