Fire Safety Engineer

Dobbs Doherty Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Bonuses

Flexible work arrangements

Training and CPD

Career progression

Job summary

DDEG in Melbourne is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer to take ownership of fire safety strategies and Performance Solutions across a diverse range of projects. You will work directly with design teams, authorities and clients to shape outcomes and deliver robust fire safety designs.

The role requires 3+ years in fire safety, a degree in engineering, experience with CFD/egress modelling, and strong reporting and communication skills. Melbourne office, site visits may be involved.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a Fire Safety Engineer or Fire Safety Consultant.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering (mechanical, biomechanical, civil or structural preferred).
• Exposure to CFD and egress modelling, or a strong appetite to build these skills.
• Strong report writing and communication skills, with a track record of delivering high-quality, detail-focused work.
• The ability to manage your own workload and priorities while collaborating well within a larger team.
• A client-focused approach, and a genuine interest in improving fire safety in the built environment.
• A creative, positive and proactive mindset.
• A valid Victorian driver’s licence and access to a vehicle for site inspections.
• Interest in mentoring graduates and junior engineers as you progress.

Responsibilities

• Developing fire safety strategies and Performance Solutions that meet the NCC and Victorian regulations.
• Carrying out fire engineering analysis and calculations, including CFD fire and smoke modelling and occupant egress modelling.
• Assessing fire safety solutions and innovations for compliance with codes and standards, and preparing Performance Solution reports.
• Collaborating with design team members, contractors and authorities through design meetings, authority meetings and site inspections.
• Working alongside DDEG’s other specialist disciplines to deliver holistic solutions for clients.
• Building smarter calculation tools, methodologies and internal processes, including Victorian requirements, that the whole team can use.
• Growing lasting client relationships and your reputation as a trusted adviser.

Skills

Fire safety engineering

CFD modelling

Egress modelling

Report writing

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

DDEG is a multi-disciplinary consultancy specialising in the construction industry, with expert teams across Fire, Acoustics, Disability Access and Building Solutions, among others. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, we work on all building types, occupancies and configurations nationwide, so the projects are varied and the technical challenges are rarely repetitive.

The Opportunity

You’ve built a solid foundation in fire engineering and you’re ready for more ownership, more complex projects and a bigger say in the outcome. As a Fire Safety Engineer in our Melbourne office, you’ll play a key role in developing fire safety strategies and Performance Solutions across a wide range of projects, working directly with design teams, authorities and clients.

You’ll join a specialist team of like-minded professionals in a positive, energetic workplace where technical curiosity and good ideas are encouraged.

What You’ll Be Doing

Developing fire safety strategies and Performance Solutions that meet the Performance Requirements of the NCC and Victorian regulations.

Carrying out fire engineering analysis and calculations, including CFD fire and smoke modelling and occupant egress modelling.

Assessing fire safety solutions and innovations for compliance with codes and standards, and preparing Performance Solution reports.

Collaborating with design team members, contractors and authorities through design meetings, authority meetings and site inspections.

Working alongside DDEG’s other specialist disciplines to deliver holistic solutions for clients.

Building smarter calculation tools, methodologies and internal processes, including Victorian requirements, that the whole team can use.

Growing lasting client relationships and your reputation as a trusted adviser.

What We’re Looking For

3 or more years’ experience as a Fire Safety Engineer or Fire Safety Consultant.

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering (mechanical, biomechanical, civil or structural preferred).

Exposure to CFD and egress modelling, or a strong appetite to build these skills.

Strong report writing and communication skills, with a track record of delivering high-quality, detail-focused work.

The ability to manage your own workload and priorities while collaborating well within a larger team.

A client-focused approach, and a genuine interest in improving fire safety in the built environment.

A creative, positive and proactive mindset.

A valid Victorian driver’s licence and access to a vehicle for site inspections.

Interest in mentoring graduates and junior engineers as you progress.

What’s in It for You

DDEG values its people’s contributions and offers competitive remuneration, bonuses and flexible work arrangements. You’ll also enjoy:

Exposure to a national portfolio of projects across every building type;

Training and study opportunities, plus regular CPD, to deepen your technical expertise;

Market-leading tools and resources;

A positive office culture with regular team-building; and

Streamlined career progression, e.g. pathway to senior roles and mentoring from senior engineers.