Fire Protection Engineer – Data Centre & Critical Facilities

Jacobs; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Well-being benefits

Global giving & volunteering program

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Associate Fire Protection Engineer to join our ANZ team. You’ll provide technical leadership on complex Data Centre and mission-critical facilities projects across Australia and New Zealand, engaging clients and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You’ll collaborate with clients, project stakeholders and Jacobs’ Global Integrated Delivery teams, driving design excellence, risk management and timely project delivery, while expanding our fire

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant experience delivering fire protection engineering solutions in a consulting environment.
• Strong technical capability across fire protection systems design and project delivery.
• Experience with complex building projects, Data Centres or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience leading design, review and assurance activities on major projects.
• Understanding of Australian standards and regulatory fire protection requirements.
• Ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets and schedules.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
• Collaborative mindset and problem-solving abilities for innovative client solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire protection design and consultancy services for complex projects (Data Centre, mission-critical facilities).
• Act as Fire Protection Lead with technical leadership throughout project lifecycle.
• Perform independent design reviews and assurance activities to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including global delivery groups across regions.
• Interface with clients, contractors and authorities as a trusted advisor.
• Provide local engineering leadership and support regulatory approvals and sign-offs.
• Manage project delivery to meet safety, schedule and budget targets.
• Identify opportunities and strengthen strategic client relationships.
• Represent Jacobs at meetings, industry forums and events to enhance market profile.
• Ensure compliance with Jacobs quality assurance processes and standards.

Skills

Fire protection design

Client engagement

Project leadership

Technical leadership

Education

Engineering degree or related

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Associate Fire Protection Engineer to join our ANZ team. You’ll provide technical leadership on complex Data Centre and mission-critical facilities projects across Australia and New Zealand, engaging clients and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You’ll collaborate with clients, project stakeholders and Jacobs’ Global Integrated Delivery teams, driving design excellence, risk management and timely project delivery, while expanding our fire