Senior Fire Protection Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading salaries

Flexible work arrangements

Novated leases

Paid parental leave

Career development plans

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Sydney seeks a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex fire protection systems for major projects. You will provide technical guidance across all project phases, review deliverables, and act as a trusted advisor to clients while mentoring junior engineers.

You will work with the Building Services team in our Sydney office, contributing to defence and infrastructure projects and ensuring compliance with NCC, standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical or related engineering discipline.
• Chartered Professional Engineer status or pursuing chartership.
• Experience delivering fire protection solutions for buildings, infrastructure or defence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex fire protection systems across major projects.
• Provide technical leadership and quality assurance for fire services designs, calculations and documentation.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables produced by other team members.
• Act as a key client interface and trusted technical advisor.
• Support bid preparation, business development and project planning activities.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers within the Fire Protection team.

Skills

Fire protection design

Project leadership

Client liaison

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Mechanical)

Chartered Professional Engineer status

Tools

Revit MEP

Job description

Title:

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Our purpose is, together, deliver infrastructure for a better tomorrow.

KBR’s Infrastructure Solutions business employs over 1,400 people across Australia. Our strong project delivery record, industry reputation and trusted partnerships have driven significant growth, creating outstanding career development and project opportunities for our people.

We’re known for our collaborative “One Team” culture and our commitment to working closely with clients and construction partners to achieve exceptional results. Our open, inclusive environment ensures people are valued, supported and able to thrive. By joining KBR, you become part of a team that works together, shares common values and is united in delivering great outcomes.

We are renowned for working in partnership with our clients and construction partners to deliver exceptional outcomes based on our collaborative approach and our “One Team” value.

The Opportunity

Based in our Sydney office, we are seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join our Building Services team.

This is a key technical position within our national Fire Protection team and an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking to take ownership of complex and high-profile infrastructure, buildings and defence projects. You will provide specialist fire protection engineering expertise across all project phases, from concept development through to detailed design and delivery.

Working closely with project managers, discipline leads and clients, you will lead the design and delivery of fire protection systems, provide technical guidance to developing engineers and designers, and contribute to the continued growth of KBR’s Fire Protection capability across Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex fire protection systems across major projects.
• Provide technical leadership and quality assurance for fire services designs, calculations and documentation.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables produced by other team members.
• Act as a key client interface and trusted technical advisor.
• Support bid preparation, business development and project planning activities.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers within the Fire Protection team.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in fire protection engineering practices.
• Ensure all project outcomes meet relevant safety, regulatory and commercial requirements.

Due to the focus on defence projects, the successful candidate must be an Australian citizen.

Who are you?

As a Senior Fire Protection Engineer, you are a technically strong and commercially aware professional with extensive experience delivering complex fire protection solutions across buildings, infrastructure and/or defence environments.

You are comfortable leading projects, guiding junior team members and acting as a trusted advisor to clients. Your ability to balance technical excellence with practical project outcomes allows you to develop innovative and compliant fire protection solutions for a diverse range of projects.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• NSW Wet and Dry Fire Accreditation (FPAS, FSD Accreditation, C14/C8 Registered Certifier or equivalent).
• Extensive experience designing, reviewing and delivering wet and dry fire services systems.
• Proven capability in preparing and reviewing fire protection specifications, reports, calculations and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards and fire protection industry requirements.
• Ability to lead technical delivery across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience managing client relationships and engaging directly with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing junior engineers and designers.
• Strong knowledge of multidisciplinary design coordination and engineering delivery processes.
• Working knowledge of Revit MEP is desirable.
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or related discipline) & Chartered Professional Engineer status (or actively working towards chartership)

At KBR, we value you – here’s how

In addition to working on some fantastic projects, KBR offer an array of benefits focused on providing our people with a great working environment, continual career development, family friendly flexible work arrangements and work/life balance. Our culture, and our genuine focus on our people is a major factor in our success and we want you to be part of our journey.

Typical benefits include:

• Industry leading salaries, reviewed annually
• Salary packaging and Novated leases
• Paid professional membership fees
• Life/Health insurance discounts
• Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
• End of trip facilities
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Paid parental leave
• Personal Career development plans
• Growth and promotion opportunities
• Diversity and Inclusion support

KBR has all the benefits of a global organization with a local company feel. You’ll get to know everyone in the Australia business and won’t just be a number.

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