Fire Protection Engineer

DMA Engineers; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation support

Ownership pathway

High-profile projects

Collaborative team

Office near CBD

Social events

Job summary

DMA Engineers in Brisbane’s Spring Hill office is seeking a Senior/Associate Fire Protection Engineer to lead practical, compliant design solutions across diverse projects. You’ll work closely with our fire protection team and wider multidisciplinary group to guide outcomes from concept through to completion.

You’ll lead technical delivery, mentor team members, coordinate with other disciplines, and build strong client relationships through clear communication and practical, well-considered

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required.
• 7+ years’ experience in fire protection services design.
• Experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary inputs.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire protection design across a wide range of projects.
• Oversee documentation, calculations, drawings, schedules and specifications.
• Review design outputs and support QA across deliverables.
• Mentor engineers and designers within the team.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire safety, structural).
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors, certifiers and authorities.
• Support project planning, resourcing, fee input and delivery strategy.
• Ensure designs meet Australian Standards, NCC and authority requirements.
• Contribute to business development and client relationships.

Skills

RPEQ/CPEng

Project leadership

Fire protection design

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

BIM

Client liaison

Mentoring

Australian standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

BIM

Job description

Senior/Associate Fire Protection Engineer

Engineering is about people first

At DMA Engineers, we’ve been designing smart, practical solutions that shape the places people live and work for over 50 years. Our strength isn’t just technical excellence; it’s the people behind it. If you’re looking for a workplace where collaboration is genuine, your contribution is valued, and your career is built with purpose, you’ll feel at home here.

What you’ll love about working here

• Competitive salary with clear career progression; no guesswork
• Genuine pathway to ownership
• Relocation support available for the right candidate
• A strong pipeline of high-profile, technically interesting projects
• A collaborative, multi-disciplinary team that supports each other
• A forward-thinking environment that embraces innovation and new ideas
• A modern inner-city office near Brisbane CBD with great amenities and transport access
• Regular social events that feel more like catching up than formalities

The Role

As a Fire Protection Senior Associate Engineer, you’ll take a leading role in delivering practical, compliant design solutions across a diverse range of projects. Based in our Spring Hill office, you’ll work closely with our fire protection team and wider multidisciplinary group to guide outcomes from concept through to completion.

You’ll lead technical delivery, mentor team members, coordinate with other disciplines, and build strong client relationships through clear communication and practical, well-considered advice.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer ready to step into a senior leadership position, support team development, and help shape the continued growth of our fire protection capability.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading fire protection design across a wide range of projects
• Overseeing documentation, calculations, drawings, schedules, and specifications
• Reviewing design outputs and supporting quality assurance across deliverables
• Mentoring engineers and designers within the team
• Coordinating with internal disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire safety, and structural teams
• Liaising with clients, architects, contractors, certifiers, authorities, and external stakeholders
• Supporting project planning, resourcing, fee input, and delivery strategy
• Ensuring designs meet Australian Standards, National Construction Code, and relevant authority requirements
• Contributing to business development, client relationships, and team growth

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent qualification
• RPEQ and CPEng accreditation, or a clear pathway toward achieving both.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage work across simultaneous projects
• Sound knowledge of the National Construction Code, Building Code of Australia, relevant Australian Standards, and fire protection authority processes
• Experience in dry and wet fire services design and documentation
• 7+ years’ experience in fire protection services design within building services
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary design inputs
• Ability to mentor, guide, and support junior and intermediate team members
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and BIM environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence liaising directly with clients and project stakeholders
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong commercial awareness
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team

Make Your Move

If you’re a senior fire protection engineer who enjoys leading projects, mentoring people, solving complex technical challenges, and contributing to meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you.

Join DMA Engineers, where technical excellence is valued, collaboration is genuine, and your work makes a real difference.