Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer

Tesla; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer to join their Infrastructure Engineering team. This role offers a unique opportunity to design and coordinate high-quality plumbing and fire protection systems for diverse projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial and manufacturing projects, demonstrating the ability to lead initiatives from inception to completion. With a focus on compliance and innovation, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding, providing a platform to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving field.

Benefits

Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction

Family-building and fertility benefits

Dental and vision plans with $0 contribution

401(k) with employer match

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Commuter benefits

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in plumbing and fire protection design.
• Ability to lead projects from kickoff through construction-level design.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and coordination of plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Develop construction-ready documentation including drawings and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Skills

Plumbing Design

Fire Protection Systems

Project Management

AutoCAD

Revit

Hydraulic Calculations

Building Codes Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Hydraulic Calculation Tools

Job description

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What To Expect

Tesla is seeking a Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer for the Infrastructure Engineering team. This role is ideal for a licensed PE with a strong background in commercial and manufacturing projects, and a proven track record of leading projects from kickoff through construction/permit quality design. A successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality, code-compliant plumbing and fire protection systems across a variety of sites and projects.

What You'll Do

1. Lead the design and coordination of plumbing and fire protection systems for Tesla facilities.
2. Drive the project initiation phase by collaborating with a variety of teams to define scope, design criteria, schedule, and cost.
3. Develop construction-ready documentation including drawings, specifications, and engineering calculations.
4. Perform system sizing, pipe routing, and pressure loss calculations for domestic water, sanitary, storm, and fire protection systems.
5. Ensure all designs are compliant with applicable codes and standards, including NFPA, and local jurisdictional requirements.
6. Support construction activities including submittal review, RFI responses, and field surveys.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States.
• 6+ years of experience in plumbing and fire protection design, with a focus on commercial and manufacturing projects.
• Ability to independently lead projects from kickoff through construction-level design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and hydraulic calculation tools.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, design standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience with high-purity water, process piping, or specialty systems used in industrial environments.

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits from day one:

• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options, including PPO and HSA plans.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 contribution options.
• Company-paid HSA contributions when enrolled in high-deductible plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care.
• 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.
• Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, holidays, and back-up childcare resources.
• Voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, and pet insurance.
• Wellness programs including weight loss and tobacco cessation.
• Tesla Babies program, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and perks.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Utilities

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