Senior-Associate Hydraulic & Fire Engineer

Bobak Ganjalibeik - Senior Mechanical Design Drafter - Jacobs; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start/finish times

Working from home

Diverse and exciting projects

Paid parental leave

Paid purchase leave

Professional memberships

Birthday day off

Job summary

The Company in Melbourne seeks an experienced Hydraulic Engineer to lead design and delivery of hydraulic and fire protection services for diverse buildings. You will liaise with authorities and coordinate across disciplines, driving innovative solutions.

Prospective candidates will bring degree-level engineering, hydraulics/fire protection expertise, and strong communication and project-management skills to mentor peers and contribute to client engagement on exciting projects.

Qualifications

• Degree-level engineering qualification with hydraulics and fire protection experience.
• Experience across infrastructure, commercial, education, retail or industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of local authority requirements and REVIT/BIM delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic and fire protection design for new and existing buildings.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and prepare client reports.
• Engage with authorities and stay current with industry requirements.
• Mentor and manage junior engineers and support business development.

Skills

Hydraulics

Fire protection

Communication

Project management

Client engagement

REVIT/BIM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

REVIT/BIM

Job description

20th October, 2026

Take the next step in your career - An impressive client base

Supportive culture - Challenging working environment

A company that will help you to reach your potential and more

The Company

For 40+ years, this global company has continued to evolve to become agents of change for a sustainable world, thought leaders in the built environment, and the best place for talent to grow and flourish.

They have been practising what they preach, and they are the first consultancy to be endorsed as a One Planet Living company and the first to be certified Carbon Neutral. They also have a 2025 Roadmap to strategically increase their positive impact as sustainable designers and operators of 20 offices globally.

The Building Services team’s mission is to play a key role in making buildings more energy-efficient, sustainable and cost-effective to operate – and they pride themselves on their exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions that minimise the use of natural resources.

Their world-leading and growing project pipeline need more talent to deliver its sustainable design potential – contact us today to learn more about this exciting opportunity to join their team.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, passionate and client-focused Hydraulic Engineer (Fire Protection/wet and dry fire experience will be highly regarded) to join their Building Services team at their office in Melbourne to play a leading role in ensuring the successful management and design/delivery of hydraulic and fire protection services for new and existing buildings.

Additionally, the role involves applying innovative design processes, liaison with authorities, coordinating hydraulics services design with the other engineering disciplines, producing reports for the client and staying up to date with the latest technologies and relevant industry requirements.

Experience with business development, client engagement and project management/leadership is desirable.

You will actively monitor the time frame for works to be completed and will use your wealth of expertise and determination to manage, motivate and inspire less experienced engineers.

The SkillsRequired

Educated to degree level in Engineering with sound knowledge in hydraulics and fire protection systems and experience in various sectors such as infrastructure, commercial, education, retail, industrial and critical systems.

Knowledge of facilities management operations, maintenance procedures, local authority requirements, and infrastructure requirements (local experience is essential).

Prior experience or understanding of REVIT/BIM delivery.

This role's collaborative and client-focused nature makes excellent communication and project management skills essential.

The Rewards

They provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many benefits to ensure your professional development while maintaining a healthy work-life balance such as

• flexible start and finish times
• working from home
• diverse and exciting engineering projects
• paid parental leave
• paid purchase leave
• professional memberships
• birthday day off

amongst others.

They know that to be the best at what they do, they need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy in doing their best work is also great for everyone.

That’s why they positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of their people.

Please note that we are only accepting applications from candidates currently residing in Australia who possess the relevant skills & experience required.