Staff Fire Protection Engineer

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

 

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design - where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

 

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

The Staff Fire Protection Engineer will have a highly hands-on approach to problem-solving. Rapid and concise communication is a critical piece to this role; a candidate that strives for excellence, challenges themselves, and seeks opportunities for individual development will be a valuable addition to the Lucid EHS team.

You Will:

• Ensure Fire Protection Systems are in compliance with all local & federal regulations and NFPA codes.
• Have working knowledge and the IBC, IFC, and NFPA standards including but not limited to NFPA 13, 16, 20, 25, 30, 33, 34, 72, 77, 101, 204, 220, 231C, 241, 497, 499, 651, 652. 
• Research and apply Fire Protection codes to support small project changes for sustained manufacturing operations. 
• Work with Engineering Design Contractor to review and advise on application of Fire Protection codes to support large major capital projects for Advanced Manufacturing Plant expansions. 
• Communicate with city officials for permitting, city inspections/reviews and host site walks. 
• Develop building and fire code compliance documents and fire life safety designs for new production lines / materials and other improvement in the facility
• Perform hazardous material analysis for code compliances purposes, such as chemical classification, chemical quantity analysis, chemical inventory management, and related system design support
• Develop & create Fire Protection system design criteria for new production lines / materials and other improvements in the facility
• Review and comment on shop drawing design packages developed by contractors
• Develop AM&M (Alternate Means & Methods) to local AHJ to help with performance-based design criteria to meet intent of code
• Support day-to-day EHS operations as required in technical problem solving.
• Review work instructions, equipment, and current work practices to identify the need for additional controls.
• Drive corrective action resolution with a hands-on and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Partner in training sessions and information flow down sessions.
• Learn risk assessments processes and drive improvement.
• Evaluate and oversee outcomes from detailed risk assessment processes to drive action resolution (e.g. detailed engineering evaluations, project cost assessments, proposals to key decision-makers, etc.).
• Gather data for any assessments being conducted and present to senior EHS team members for review
• Engage in and drive projects as key project champion of strategic EHS initiatives to support our customers across the organization.
• Drive resolution and collaboration around complex engineering challenges with an emphasis on first principles.

You Bring:

• 5 + years of Fire Protection for building design and construction experience with a Bachelors in EHS or Fire Protection Engineering required.
• Professional Engineering license in Fire Protection Engineering. 
• Basic understanding of general manufacturing EH&S processes, procedures, and requirements. 
• Ability to work independently, use engineering judgement, and devise new approaches to solving problems. 
• Must be able to lift, up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for 10+ hrs. daily and climb stairs.
• Travel, domestic and international up to 40%, may be required. 
• Self-motivated with high energy to get results.

Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for the brilliant minds who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you want to actively work towards creating a better, sustainable future, we'd love to have you join our team!

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