Fire Protection Specialist

The Boring Company • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boring Company is seeking a Fire Protection Specialist to support fire and life safety systems across its tunneling and transportation infrastructure. The specialist will serve as the responsible technical expert (RME) for fire protection systems and ensure those systems are properly designed, installed, inspected, tested, maintained, and compliant with applicable codes and standards. The role requires working onsite in Las Vegas or Nashville.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent years of professional experience.
• NICET Level III or IV certification in a relevant discipline, such as Fire Alarm Systems, Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems, or Water-Based Systems Layout.
• Demonstrated experience with fire protection systems, including fire alarms, fire suppression, or water-based systems.
• Experience in one or more of the following: system design or layout, installation, inspection, testing, commissioning, maintenance, or troubleshooting.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA 502, NFPA 72, NFPA 13/14, and related codes applicable to tunnels and underground transit.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, system layouts, specifications, and inspection documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Las Vegas or Nashville.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Previous coordination with AHJs on complex or novel infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation, inspection, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fire alarm and suppression systems.
• Ensure designs comply with NFPA 502 and related codes, local AHJ requirements, and company project standards.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and operations teams to integrate fire and life safety systems into tunnel design and construction packages.
• Interface with AHJs, fire marshals, and third-party reviewers during design review, permitting, and acceptance.
• Identify system deficiencies, implement corrective actions, and ensure operational readiness.
• Maintain inspection, testing, maintenance, and compliance documentation.
• 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.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Competitive amount of equity for permanent employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time