Experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer

IQ Fire; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ Fire in Keysborough, Victoria, is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer to join our team and deliver practical, compliant sprinkler designs for warehouse and large commercial projects.

You will produce detailed layouts, perform HYENA calculations, interpret drawings, and coordinate with project managers and site teams to ensure on-time delivery. The role offers full-time work in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial/warehouse projects.
• Strong knowledge of sprinkler systems and hydraulics.
• Understanding of AS 2118 requirements.
• Experience using HYENA for hydraulic calculations.
• Reading and interpreting architectural/engineering drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and practical design approach.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Design fire sprinkler systems for warehouses and commercial developments.
• Produce detailed layouts and shop drawings with AutoCAD.
• Prepare hydraulic calculations using HYENA.
• Interpret architectural, structural, and engineering drawings.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers and site teams.
• Review and modify designs for project requirements.
• Prepare as-built drawings and documentation.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Skills

Hydraulic design

AutoCAD

Revit (basic)

Drawing interpretation

Coordination

Tools

HYENA

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

IQ Fire is a growing fire protection company based in Keysborough, Victoria, specialising in the design and delivery of fire sprinkler systems for commercial, warehouse, logistics, and industrial projects. We are looking for an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer to join our team and play an important role in delivering high-quality sprinkler designs.

About the Role

As a Fire Sprinkler Designer at IQ Fire, you will work closely with project managers, engineers, clients, builders, and installation teams to develop practical, compliant, and construction-ready sprinkler designs. The role will primarily involve warehouse and large-scale commercial projects.

Key Responsibilities

Design fire sprinkler systems for warehouses, distribution centres, logistics facilities, and commercial developments.

Produce detailed sprinkler layouts and construction/shop drawings using AutoCAD.

Prepare hydraulic calculations using HYENA hydraulic calculation software.

Interpret architectural, structural, and engineering drawings.

Design systems in accordance with AS 2118 and relevant Australian FM Global Standards.

Coordinate sprinkler services with structural, mechanical, electrical, and other building services.

Liaise with project managers, engineers, consultants, builders, and site teams.

Review and modify designs to accommodate project requirements and construction changes.

Assist with design solutions for site issues and provide technical support throughout construction.

Prepare as-built drawings and documentation.

Manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

We are looking for an experienced designer who has:

Experience with commercial, warehouse, logistics, or industrial projects.

Strong knowledge of sprinkler system design and hydraulic principles.

Good understanding of AS 2118 requirements.

Experience using HYENA for hydraulic calculations.

Some knowledge or experience with Revit would be highly regarded.

The ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.

Strong attention to detail and a practical approach to design.

Excellent communication and coordination skills.

The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

We offer:

A stable, full-time position based in Keysborough.

Interesting and technically challenging work.

A supportive team environment.

The opportunity to further develop your design and hydraulic calculation skills.

Exposure to both AutoCAD and Revit-based design environments.

Career development opportunities as the business continues to grow.

If you're an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer looking for an opportunity to work on major commercial warehouse projects with a growing fire protection company, we'd love to hear from you.