The Boring Company

Fire Life Safety Engineer

The Boring Company$100K — $120K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license to stamp fire protection drawings, preferably for Nevada and/or Tennessee.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in designing fire protection and life safety systems with stamping capabilities.
  • In-depth knowledge of NFPA 502, NFPA 72, NFPA 13/14, and related codes specific to tunnels and underground transit.
  • Experience with designing fire alarm, detection, suppression, and emergency communication systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of fire detection, alarm, suppression, standpipe, and emergency communication systems for tunnel environments.
  • Stamp and seal fire protection and life safety drawings as a licensed PE.
  • Ensure compliance with NFPA codes, local AHJ requirements, and project standards during design processes.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to integrate fire/life safety systems into overall tunnel design.
  • Interface with AHJs and fire marshals during design review and acceptance processes.
  • Develop and maintain design standards and methodologies specific to tunnel applications.
  • Support system commissioning and resolve design-related field issues.

Benefits

  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Paid holidays and vacation time.
  • Competitive equity for all permanent employees.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a licensed Fire Life Safety Engineer to own the design and stamping of fire protection and life safety systems for our Loop tunnel projects in Las Vegas and Nashville. This role will focus on developing code-compliant fire and life safety designs for complex underground transit environments, stamping engineering drawings, and ensuring systems meet NFPA, local AHJ, and project-specific requirements as we scale. **Responsibilities** - Lead the engineering design of fire detection, alarm, suppression, standpipe, and emergency communication systems for tunnel and station environments. - Stamp and seal fire protection and life safety drawings as a licensed Professional Engineer. - Ensure all designs comply with NFPA 502 (and related codes), local AHJ requirements, and The Boring Company's project standards. - Coordinate with internal engineering, construction, and operations teams to integrate fire/life safety systems into overall tunnel design and construction packages. - Interface with AHJs, fire marshals, and third-party reviewers during design review, permitting, and acceptance processes. - Develop and maintain company design standards, specifications, and calculation methodologies for fire/life safety systems in tunnel applications. - Support system commissioning, performance verification, and resolution of design-related field issues. - Evaluate emerging risks (including EV battery hazards) and apply performance-based design approaches where appropriate. - Continuously improve design efficiency, reliability, and constructability of fire/life safety systems as projects scale. **Basic Requirements** - Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. - Active Professional Engineer (PE) license with the ability to stamp fire protection drawings (Nevada and/or Tennessee preferred; ability to obtain additional state licenses a plus). - Minimum 5 years of experience designing fire protection and life safety systems, with direct experience stamping drawings. - Strong working knowledge of NFPA 502, NFPA 72, NFPA 13/14, and related codes applicable to tunnels and underground transit. - Experience designing fire alarm, detection, suppression, and emergency communication systems. - Ability to work onsite in Las Vegas or Nashville. **Preferred Qualifications** - Prior design experience on tunnel, transit, or large-scale underground infrastructure projects. - Familiarity with Siemens (or equivalent) fire alarm systems. - Experience with performance-based fire safety design and EV battery fire considerations. - NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems or Water-Based Systems. - Previous coordination with AHJs on complex or novel infrastructure projects. Benefits We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.

About The Boring Company

The Boring Company is an infrastructure and tunnel construction company founded by Elon Musk in 2016. The company aims to reduce traffic congestion in cities by creating a network of underground tunnels for transportation. The company has developed a tunnel boring machine called the 'Godot' and has completed several test tunnels in California and Las Vegas. The company has also proposed several ambitious projects, including a high-speed underground transportation system called the Hyperloop.
Learn more about The Boring Company
Size
100 employees
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Founded
2016

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