Fire Protection Engineer

Tesla Laboratories is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cyber Security, Intelligence Analysis, Financial Management, Facilities Engineering Services, and Program Management support to the Intelligence Community (IC), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal government customers. We take pride in fostering a culture that values family, professional growth, and long-term career development—setting us apart from other services companies.

Tesla Laboratories is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to support Design Technical Support (DTS) services for the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Northwest (NAVFAC NW), Planning Design and Construction Directorate, Design Division (PDC4). This position supports the existing NAVFAC workforce and provides increased capability for Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects and associated efforts undertaken by NAVFAC Northwest customers within the NAVFAC Northwest Area of Responsibility (Puget Sound area).

Perform fire protection engineering tasks for new and existing facilities, including analysis/basis, plans, specifications, calculations, and estimates for acquisition of active and passive fire protection systems, such as:

Water-based fire suppression, standpipe, chemical-based, and gaseous clean agent fire suppression systems.

Fire pump and control systems, water supply and storage systems, firefighting access and fire hydrant systems.

Advanced early warning and conventional fire alarm/detection and mass notification systems, fire alarm reporting systems.

Smoke control/management systems, structural fireproofing systems, and firestop systems.

Nationally recognized testing laboratory requirements, life safety and means of egress systems, fire-resistance-rated construction and opening protective systems.

Facility mutual fire exposure protection, building code allowable facility size regulations, electrical hazard classifications, hazardous material/waste protection, life safety power supply, and marking/illumination of egress systems.

In addition, the Fire Protection Engineer will:

Coordinate with team members to execute project scope, create/manage schedules, and track/brief budget execution in conformance with project and customer requirements.

Create project technical dashboard reports via Microsoft software (Power BI, Project, Excel, etc.).

Facilitate the minimization of project delays by providing technical reviews and recommendations within predetermined timeframes.

Research codes, guidance, policies, procedures, processes, criteria, and federal laws/regulations, and provide sound technical recommendations both verbally and in writing.

Apply innovative technical principles, practices, and theories to the resolution of technical issues.

Coordinate with the Government client, NAVFAC team members, leadership, project stakeholders, and various regulatory agencies.

Coordinate and facilitate meetings, make recommendations based on project requirements, coordinate workflow processes, schedule/coordinate Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs), and effectively communicate findings to project personnel; provide written minutes for all meetings.

Review technical reports, RFIs, designs, design changes (design-build and design-bid-build), project deliverables, submittals, and cost proposals from contractors to ensure compliance with customer and RFP requirements.

Provide technical support for review of the commissioning plan, design and construction submittals, and field inspections.

Provide technical support for construction field activities.

Provide a summary of accomplishments during weekly meetings and in a prepared monthly status report.

Provide weekly reports documenting technical engineering support and quality assurance on each assigned project, including status, issues, costs, schedule, and findings/observations/recommendations/data collected.

Prepare reports, Requests for Proposals, and/or scopes of work in the required format, including applicable attachments, and participate in briefings/conferences.

Prepare and deliver briefs supported by necessary project documentation to project team members, base personnel, and senior management.

Ensure timely submission of submittals, reviews, and recommendations.

Education: Graduate of an accredited Engineering college curriculum (4-year degree minimum).

Experience: Minimum of 6 years of Design Management and/or Design experience performing the tasks described above.

It is highly desirable, but not required, to hold a current U.S. Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in the fire protection discipline.

Demonstrated knowledge of broad-based engineering principles and versed in the discipline being hired.

Sound understanding of technical concepts, principles, and practices applicable to multi-disciplined engineering project design.

Tesla Laboratories offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and long-term success of our employees, including:

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company contribution

Paid time off and federal holidays

Professional development and training opportunities

Supportive, family-focused company culture

Opportunities for long-term career growth within a growing SDVOSB