Fire Protection Engineer

WSP Global Inc.; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6 weeks extra annual leave

Flex public holidays

Professional development support (luns

Job summary

AECOM Brisbane seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to join our national Building Engineering team. You will contribute to a range of projects from concept through commissioning, focused on fire protection design and compliance with NCC and Australian Standards.

Your role includes designing hydrant, sprinkler and detection systems, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and mentoring junior staff to uphold technical excellence across diverse projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a Fire Protection Engineer in an engineering consultancy or contractor with design exposure.
• Degree and professional registrations (or eligible) including progression to RPEQ.
• Strong understanding of Fire suppression, detection, alarm, and water-based systems and NCC compliance.

Responsibilities

• Be involved in all phases of fire protection project design and delivery from concept to construction and commissioning.
• Design and implement fire protection systems including hydrants, hose reels, sprinklers and alternative suppression.
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines on large projects to develop integrated fire protection solutions.
• Ensure designs comply with NCC, Australian Standards and local regulations; meet client standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive technical excellence across projects.

Skills

Fire protection design

Hydrant & hose systems

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Engineering degree

Professional registrations / RPEQ pathway

Tools

Hyena

Revizto

Revit

Job description

Fire Protection Engineer – AECOM

Due to recent project wins, our National Fire Protection Team is looking to add a professional level Fire Protection Engineer to their national Building Engineering team. You will work with our national fire-protection team on a variety of projects providing technical fire protection design services.

This role is based in Brisbane.

Key Responsibilities

• Be actively involved in all phases of fire protection project design and delivery, from concept through to construction and commissioning, ensuring high-quality solutions across diverse sectors.
• Design and implement fire hydrant and hose reel systems, automatic fire sprinkler systems, alternative fire suppression systems, gas suppression, fire detection, evacuation, ensuring full compliance with Australian Standards.
• Collaborate with engineers from various disciplines on large, multi-disciplinary projects to develop integrated fire protection solutions for major clients.
• Ensure all fire protection designs meet the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, and local authority regulations, as well as major client standards and guidelines maintaining the highest safety and compliance standards.
• Use your expertise in wet and dry fire protection systems to mentor junior engineers and drive technical excellence across a range of projects.

Qualifications

• Ideally, 2+ years’ experience as a Fire Protection Engineer for an Engineering Consultancy (or contractor with extensive design experience). Experience in Dry Fire will be highly regarded.
• Relevant degree and holding professional registrations (or eligible to hold), including progression pathway to RPEQ.
• Understanding of Fire Suppression Systems & Design, Firefighting systems including Fire Hydrants, Hose Reels, Portable Fire Equipment and fire water supply infrastructure.
• Understanding of Fire Detection & Alarm Systems & Design, Emergency Warning & Intercom Systems and High-Level Networking Infrastructure will be highly regarded.
• Track record in engineering design and consulting on medium to large scale projects across a variety of projects.
• Exposure to industry standard software such as Hyena and Revizto with exposure to Revit (preferred).

Benefits and Work Arrangements

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options.
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.
• Continuous learning and growth – lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Onboarding and Workplace Policies

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public‑and‑private‑sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.