Senior/Associate Fire Protection Engineer

DMA Engineers Pty Ltd; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Career progression

Ownership pathway

Social events

Job summary

DMA Engineers Pty Ltd seeks a Senior/Associate Fire Protection Engineer to lead and deliver compliant fire protection design across diverse projects. Based in Spring Hill, you will mentor team members and coordinate with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and structural disciplines while building strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes leading technical delivery, guiding projects from concept to completion, and contributing to business development within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• RPEQ and CPEng accreditation, or a clear pathway toward achieving both.
• 7+ years' experience in fire protection services design within building services.
• Experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary design inputs.
• Knowledge of the National Construction Code, Building Code of Australia, relevant Australian Standards, and fire protection authority processes.
• Experience with dry and wet fire services design and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire protection design across a wide range of projects.
• Overseeing documentation, calculations, drawings, schedules, and specifications.
• Reviewing design outputs and supporting quality assurance across deliverables.
• Mentoring engineers and designers within the team.
• Coordinating with internal disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire safety, and structural teams.
• Liaising with clients, architects, contractors, certifiers, authorities, and external stakeholders.
• Supporting project planning, resourcing, fee input, and delivery strategy.
• Ensuring designs meet Australian Standards, National Construction Code, and relevant authority requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client liaison

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

RPEQ and CPEng accreditation

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Senior/Associate Fire Protection Engineer

Senior/Associate Fire Protection Engineer

Engineering is about people first

At DMA Engineers, we've been designing smart, practical solutions that shape the places people live and work for over 50 years. Our strength isn't just technical excellence; it's the people behind it. If you're looking for a workplace where collaboration is genuine, your contribution is valued, and your career is built with purpose, you'll feel at home here.

What you’ll love about working here

Competitive salary with clear career progression; no guesswork

Genuine pathway to ownership

Relocation support available for the right candidate

A strong pipeline of high-profile, technically interesting projects

A collaborative, multi-disciplinary team that supports each other

A forward-thinking environment that embraces innovation and new ideas

A modern inner-city office near Brisbane CBD with great amenities and transport access

Regular social events that feel more like catching up than formalities

The Role

As a Fire Protection Senior Associate Engineer, you'll take a leading role in delivering practical, compliant design solutions across a diverse range of projects. Based in our Spring Hill office, you'll work closely with our fire protection team and wider multidisciplinary group to guide outcomes from concept through to completion.

You'll lead technical delivery, mentor team members, coordinate with other disciplines, and build strong client relationships through clear communication and practical, well-considered advice.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer ready to step into a senior leadership position, support team development, and help shape the continued growth of our fire protection capability.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading fire protection design across a wide range of projects

Overseeing documentation, calculations, drawings, schedules, and specifications

Reviewing design outputs and supporting quality assurance across deliverables

Mentoring engineers and designers within the team

Coordinating with internal disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire safety, and structural teams

Liaising with clients, architects, contractors, certifiers, authorities, and external stakeholders

Supporting project planning, resourcing, fee input, and delivery strategy

Ensuring designs meet Australian Standards, National Construction Code, and relevant authority requirements

Contributing to business development, client relationships, and team growth

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent qualification

RPEQ and CPEng accreditation, or a clear pathway toward achieving both.

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage work across simultaneous projects

Sound knowledge of the National Construction Code, Building Code of Australia, relevant Australian Standards, and fire protection authority processes

Experience in dry and wet fire services design and documentation

7+ years' experience in fire protection services design within building services

Demonstrated experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary design inputs

Ability to mentor, guide, and support junior and intermediate team members

Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and BIM environments

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence liaising directly with clients and project stakeholders

A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong commercial awareness

Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team

Make Your Move

If you're a senior fire protection engineer who enjoys leading projects, mentoring people, solving complex technical challenges, and contributing to meaningful work, we'd love to hear from you.

Join DMA Engineers, where technical excellence is valued, collaboration is genuine, and your work makes a real difference.

Unlock job insights

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a mechanical engineer?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Services Engineer?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Have you completed a qualification in engineering?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• How many years of design engineering experience do you have?
• What's your expected annual base salary?