Lead Fire Protection Engineer – Major Projects

AECOM; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work options

Additional annual leave per year

Professional development support

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Fire Protection Engineer for our national Building Engineering team in Australia. This role leads design delivery across major projects, bridging senior and associate director levels while remaining hands-on in technical work.

You will work across defence, education, health, commercial and more, driving high‑quality fire protection solutions and contributing to the growth of the national team.

Qualifications

• 9+ years’ experience in Fire Protection / Services Engineering within an engineering consultancy or relevant government/contractor environment, with strong design and project delivery capability.
• Demonstrated experience leading medium to large, multi-disciplinary projects and coordinating project teams.
• Strong technical capability across fire suppression systems, fire water infrastructure, fire detection, alarm and EWIS systems, with experience in both wet and dry systems.
• Ability to manage client relationships, contribute to bid preparation and lead successful project outcomes.
• Relevant engineering degree with professional accreditation (NER, RPEQ or FPAS – Fire Systems Design) or eligibility to obtain.
• Experience using industry-standard tools such as Hyena, Revizto, Revit or AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire protection design and delivery across complex projects, from early concept and detailed design through to construction support and commissioning.
• Provide high-level technical input across wet and dry fire protection systems including fire hydrants, hose reels, sprinkler systems, alternative suppression systems, gas suppression, detection and EWIS/evacuation systems.
• Oversee design compliance with the NCC, Australian Standards and relevant authorities, ensuring robust safety, quality and performance outcomes.
• Act as a key client interface—building trusted relationships, supporting project acquisition and contributing to business development initiatives.
• Mentor and guide engineers across the team, fostering strong technical capability and supporting career development.
• Coordinate effectively with mechanical, electrical, structural and specialist engineering teams to deliver integrated, multi-disciplinary building solutions.
• Contribute to discipline strategy, technical standards and continuous improvement across the national Fire Protection Engineering practice.

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Fire Protection Engineer for our national Building Engineering team in Australia. This role leads design delivery across major projects, bridging senior and associate director levels while remaining hands-on in technical work.

You will work across defence, education, health, commercial and more, driving high‑quality fire protection solutions and contributing to the growth of the national team.