FIRE SYSTEMS DESIGNER

Fire Technology; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development support

Air-conditioned office with parking

Access to AutoCAD, Revit & Navisworks

Job summary

Fire Technology is seeking an experienced Wet Pipe Fire Suppressions System Designer in Brisbane, Australia. The role focuses on modelling 3D fire systems in Revit, coordinating with Navisworks, and drafting 2D systems in AutoCAD.

Experience with MicroBIM tools may be advantageous but not essential. The ideal candidate will perform hydraulic calculations in Hyena and ensure alignment with BCA/NCC and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Tertiary or industry-level qualification in fire systems design is advantageous but not essential.
• Construction site training card may be required for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Model 3D fire systems in Revit.
• Coordinate models with Navisworks.
• Draft 2D fire systems in AutoCAD.
• Undertake hydraulic calculations using Hyena.
• Ensure compliance with BCA/NCC and local standards.

Skills

Revit modelling

Navisworks coordination

AutoCAD drafting

Hydraulic calculations (Hyena)

BCA/NCC knowledge

communication

Education

Fire systems design qualification

Construction site training card

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Hyena

Revizto

ACC/Forma

Job description

The position suits an experienced Wet Pipe Fire Suppressions System Designer with competency & experience modelling 3D fire systems using Revit, confirming co-ordination using Navisworks & drafting 2D fire systems using AutoCAD.

Competency & experience working with and using MicroBIM Fire tools for Revit, Revizto & ACC/Forma may be an advantage but is not essential.

Undertaking hydraulic calculations using Hyena & experience applying the BCA/NCC, Australian & International Standards and local authority & legislation requirements to design processes are essential as are good all round communication skills.

The ability to work with others as part of a team & also individually with minimal supervision is required & this opportunity will provide a mix of time based in the office, on site & at home for the successful applicant.

Tertiary &/or Industry level qualification/training in fire systems design or related engineering may be an advantage however is not essential as would be a general construction industry training card as required for construction site visits.

What we offer;

• An excellent opportunity to further your career working alongside other experienced & dedicated professionals in a co-operative & friendly environment.
• A competitive renumeration package recognizing your competency & skills with regular review & development processes & full legislated inclusions.
• Flexibility in work hours & the possibility to work in both the office, on site & from home.
• Company financial assistance towards gaining or furthering qualifications.
• Air-conditioned office with full amenities & free parking.
• Access to AutoCAD, Revit & Navisworks software applied to major projects across the Australia & Asia Pacific Region.
• Company provided computer & mobile phone.
• Regular staff social events including FIA golf day, Melbourne cup, staff lunches & Xmas function.

Our technical and design expertise is based upon over five combined decades of full involvement in the fire protection industry covering every aspect of the design, installation & certification of fire protection systems.

Fire Technology have an excellent reputation within our Industry & have successfully completed many major projects with most of the top tier contractors over the last 40 years & are looking to expand our team to align with the current forecast of future projects.