Fire Protection Engineer

WSP; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Australia is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Fire Protection) to lead the design of mechanical drainage, pumped and wet fire systems across major rail, tunnel and underground infrastructure projects in Australia. You will provide technical leadership and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to influence engineering decisions and deliver nationally significant outcomes.

You will mentor graduates, contribute to project governance, and develop the next generation of engineers within a

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering with professional registration or progress towards Chartership.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, pumping systems and pressure pipework.
• Experience delivering mechanical infrastructure projects in rail, transport or tunnel environments.
• Mentorship of graduate engineers and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and technical delivery of mechanical drainage, pumped and wet fire systems.
• Apply hydraulic principles to complex infrastructure challenges.
• Review designs for quality, constructability and performance.
• Support risk assessments, design reviews and assurance processes.
• Collaborate with civil, electrical, rail systems and operations teams.
• Mentor graduates and developing engineers.

Skills

Technical leadership

Hydraulics

Pumped systems

Fire protection

Education

Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you

About the Role

Join a team delivering the mechanical systems behind some of Australia's most complex rail and transport infrastructure projects.

We're seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Fire Protection) to lead and support the design of critical mechanical drainage, pumped and wet fire systems across major rail, tunnel and underground infrastructure projects. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you'll provide technical leadership, influence key engineering decisions and contribute to the successful delivery of nationally significant projects.

This is an opportunity to apply your expertise to technically challenging infrastructure projects, collaborate with recognised industry specialists and shape the performance of critical transport assets that support how communities move and connect. You'll have the chance to take ownership of complex engineering challenges, broaden your technical leadership skills and help develop the next generation of engineers within a growing project pipeline.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and technical delivery of mechanical drainage, pumped and wet fire systems
• Applying hydraulic engineering principles to complex infrastructure challenges
• Reviewing designs for technical quality, constructability and operational performance
• Supporting risk assessments, design reviews and assurance processes
• Working closely with civil, electrical, rail systems and operations teams
• Building strong relationships with clients, contractors and project stakeholders
• Mentoring graduate and developing engineers

About You

You're a technically capable engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working collaboratively on multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.

You bring experience in mechanical infrastructure systems and are comfortable providing technical guidance, making sound engineering decisions and communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders.

Experience in rail, transport or tunnel projects is highly regarded, however we also welcome applications from engineers working in water, mining, utilities or other infrastructure sectors who have experience in:

• Pumped systems and hydraulics
• Mechanical drainage systems
• Pressure pipework and pipeline infrastructure
• Wet fire or fire protection systems
• Large-scale multidisciplinary projects

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• Approximately 6+ years' relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated experience delivering mechanical infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, pumping systems and pressure pipework
• Chartered status, or progress towards Chartership, will be highly regarded

Why WSP?

At WSP, we value our people and our reputation. We are locally dedicated with international scale, future-focused, collaborative and empowering - and we're looking for people who share those values.

You'll be part of a team that delivers technical excellence while keeping client outcomes, sustainability, quality and safety at the centre of what we do. You'll also have the opportunity to grow your leadership capability, contribute to meaningful projects and help shape better outcomes for communities and clients.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.