Tesla Laboratories

Federal cyber, intel analysis, DoD management

Fire Protection Engineer

Building Services EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSilverdale, WA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited engineering college curriculum with a minimum four-year degree.
At least six years of design management and/or design experience performing the described fire protection engineering tasks.
Demonstrated knowledge of broad-based engineering principles and proficiency in the discipline being hired.
Sound understanding of technical concepts, principles, and practices applicable to multidisciplinary engineering project design.

Responsibilities

Perform fire protection engineering tasks for new and existing facilities, including analyses and bases, plans, specifications, calculations, and estimates for acquiring active and passive fire protection systems.
Address water-based fire suppression, standpipe, chemical-based, and gaseous clean-agent fire suppression systems.
Address fire pump and control systems, water supply and storage systems, firefighting access, and fire hydrant systems.
Address advanced early-warning and conventional fire alarm, detection, mass notification, and fire alarm reporting systems.
Address smoke control and management systems, structural fireproofing systems, and firestop systems.
Address nationally recognized testing laboratory requirements, life safety and means-of-egress systems, fire-resistance-rated construction, and opening protective systems.
Address facility mutual fire exposure protection, building-code allowable facility-size regulations, electrical hazard classifications, hazardous material and waste protection, life-safety power supply, and marking and illumination of egress systems.
Coordinate with team members to execute project scope, create and manage schedules, and track and brief budget execution in accordance with project and customer requirements.
Create project technical dashboard reports using Microsoft software such as Power BI, Project, and Excel.
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 and regulations, and provide sound technical recommendations verbally and in writing.
Apply innovative technical principles, practices, and theories to resolve technical issues.
Coordinate with the government client, NAVFAC team members, leadership, project stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
Coordinate and facilitate meetings, make recommendations based on project requirements, coordinate workflow processes, schedule and coordinate Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs), communicate findings to project personnel, and provide written minutes for all meetings.
Review technical reports, requests for information, designs and design changes for design-build and design-bid-build projects, project deliverables, submittals, and contractor cost proposals for compliance with customer and request-for-proposal requirements.
Provide technical support to review commissioning plans, design and construction submittals, and field inspections.
Provide technical support for construction field activities.
Present a summary of accomplishments during weekly meetings and in a prepared monthly status report.
Prepare weekly reports documenting technical engineering support and quality assurance on each assigned project, including status, issues, costs, schedule, findings, observations, recommendations, and collected data.
Prepare reports, requests for proposals, and scopes of work in the required format, including applicable attachments, and participate in briefings and conferences.
Prepare and deliver briefings, supported by necessary project documentation, to project team members, base personnel, and senior management.
Ensure timely submission of submittals, reviews, and recommendations.

Desired Qualifications

A current U.S. Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the fire protection discipline.

Fire Protection Engineer

Tesla Laboratories. Inc. · Silverdale, United States · — · Posted 2026-09-24

Workplace: on_site

Description

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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

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

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About the Company

Tesla Laboratories

Federal cyber, intel analysis, DoD management

Tesla Laboratories provides cyber security, intelligence analysis, financial management, and program management services to federal customers, including the IC and DoD. It works through both subcontracting and prime contracting, using a strong business development team to lead or support proposals. The company draws on its DoD financial management background to offer audit readiness and internal controls for the IC, and it partners with larger firms to extend IC cyber security capabilities to DoD clients. As a member of GSA OASIS Pool 2 Small Business, it aims to be a trusted small-business partner for complex programs while pursuing prime roles on select projects and growing by teaming with larger firms.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Seed
Total funding: $250K
Headquarters: Arlington County, VA
Founded: 2004

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