Hydraulics & Fire Protection Engineer

CoMade; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Barista coffee and fresh fruit

Offices within 1 minute of public tran

Mentorship from leadership

Competitive salary

Job summary

CoMade is seeking a senior hydraulic and fire protection engineer to lead the design of hydraulic services and fire protection across industrial, infrastructure and building projects in Melbourne. You’ll set technical standards, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient systems.

You will work on potable and non-potable water, hot water, drainage, fire alarm systems, and suppression systems, ensuring compliance with NCC and AS standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil or Hydraulic Engineering required.
• Minimum 5+ years demonstrated experience designing hydraulic and fire protection services for industrial facilities, infrastructure projects and building services.
• Proven ability to design hydraulics and fire protection services from concept through to construction.
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD and hydraulic calculation modelling software.
• Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, including managing scope, programme and fees.
• Experience coordinating with other consultants in the delivery of building services packages.
• Ideally experience working within a consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of hydraulic services across industrial, infrastructure and building projects from concept to commissioning.
• Lead fire protection system designs including AS1670.1, VESDA, linear heat detection.
• Undertake hydraulic calculations, system sizing, modelling and prepare reports and drawings.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant codes and standards.
• Manage project scope, programme, budget and deliverables for the hydraulic discipline.
• Coordinate with architects and other engineers to deliver integrated designs.
• Mentor and review work of junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Hydraulic design

Fire protection design

Project coordination

Mentoring teammates

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil or Hydraulic Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Hydraulic calculation software

Job description

CoMade is a strategic partner specializing in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation solutions within the infrastructure, energy, resources, and mining industries. As a project-delivery partner, their focus is on the pre-commissioning to operations phases of a project, offering rapid mobilization of specialist resources to deliver smart solutions for an efficient and effective start-up.

CoMade's vision is to become the foremost project delivery partner recognised for best-in-industry solutions. Strong culture and core values are what separate CoMade from the competition. They believe in building and setting a reputable culture, recognising, and rewarding their people who represent those core values either onsite, with clients, or in the local communities.

About this role

Love solving complex challenges? Want variety in your projects? This is your chance to lead hydraulics and fire protection design across industrial, infrastructure and building projects, from concept to commissioning. You'll set the technical standard, mentor emerging talent and work with clients who value your expertise.

• Lead the design of hydraulic services including potable and non-potable water supply, hot water systems, sanitary drainage, stormwater, trade waste systems, protection systems including fire hydrant and sprinkler systems as well as fire suppression systems including gaseous suppression systems.
• Lead the design of fire alarm systems designs including AS1670.1 detection systems, VESDA systems, linear heat detection systems.
• Undertake hydraulic calculations, system sizing and modelling, and prepare design reports, specifications and drawings.
• Ensure designs comply with the National Construction Code, AS/NZS 3500, AS 2419, AS 2441, AS/NZS 2118, AS/NZS 5601 and relevant water authority, fire authority and local council requirements.
• Manage project scope, programme, budget and deliverables for the hydraulic discipline.
• Coordinate with architects, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers to deliver integrated designs.
• Mentor, guide and review the work of off-shore engineers and designers

How you can support CoMade

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil or Hydraulic Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years demonstrated experience designing hydraulic and fire protection services for industrial facilities, infrastructure projects and building services
• Proven ability to design hydraulics and fire protection services from concept through to construction.
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD and hydraulic calculation modelling software.
• Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, including managing scope, programme and fees
• Experience in the coordination with other consultants in the delivery of the building services packages
• Ideally experience working within a consulting environment
• Be part of a growing business where your work directly impacts success
• Close-knit, collaborative team environment where your input is valued
• Exposure to high-profile, technically complex projects
• Mentorship from experienced leaders in your field
• Competitive salary aligned with market demand and experience
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities to shape processes, systems, or team growth
• Barista style coffee and fresh fruit always within reach
• Offices within 1 minute of public transport

At CoMade, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals. All applicants must have full working rights in Australia.