Senior Fire Protection Engineer, Buildings Services

aurecongroup; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is a global engineering firm seeking a Fire Protection Engineer with 5+ years of experience to design and deliver active fire protection systems for Australian projects. The role involves sprinkler, detection, and fire protection infrastructure design, plus collaboration with the Digital team and other engineering disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.

You will perform hydraulic calculations, prepare technical documentation, and support the project lifecycle from design to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma with relevant fire protection expertise.
• Experience designing and delivering fire protection solutions across projects.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of NCC and Australian fire protection standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver active fire protection systems (sprinklers, alarms, smoke control).
• Undertake hydraulic calculations and prepare technical documentation.
• Coordinate fire protection with the digital team and other engineering disciplines.
• Review drawings, calculations and reports to meet quality requirements.
• Support project delivery from design through construction and close-out.
• Attend site inspections and construction meetings to resolve design issues.
• Apply design procedures and standards to ensure consistent fire protection solutions.

Skills

Fire Systems Design

Project Delivery

Collaboration & Communication

Innovation & Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or related

Diploma in Fire Protection Services

Job description

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

Your role will include:

• Fire Protection System Design - Develop and deliver active fire protection systems, including automatic sprinkler systems, hydrant and hose reel systems, fire detection and alarm systems, and associated fire protection infrastructure.
• Sprinkler System Design - Undertake hydraulic calculations, sprinkler layouts, system design and technical documentation in accordance with relevant Australian Standards, project requirements and applicable guidelines.
• Design Coordination - Work closely with the Digital team and other engineering disciplines to coordinate fire protection systems within the project model, identify clashes and resolve design and constructability issues.
• Technical Documentation - Prepare and review drawings, specifications, calculations, reports and other technical deliverables in accordance with Aurecon's design processes and quality requirements.
• Project Delivery - Support fire protection design throughout the project lifecycle, including design development, tender documentation, construction support, commissioning and close-out.
• Site Inspections & Construction Support - Attend site inspections and construction meetings, review installation against the design intent, and provide technical support to resolve site issues and design queries.
• Technical Support & Quality - Apply Aurecon's design procedures, standards and quality processes to deliver consistent, high-quality fire protection solutions across projects.
• Collaboration - Work collaboratively with project managers, design managers, engineers, contractors, clients and other stakeholders to deliver coordinated and practical fire protection solutions

What are we looking for from you?

You’ll have a genuine passion for re‑imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future.

We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.

With at least 5 years of experience in a Fire Protection Engineering role, you will bring:

• Fire Systems Design Expertise - Proven experience designing and implementing fire protection systems, including sprinklers, alarms, smoke control, and passive fire safety solutions.
• Project Delivery - Demonstrated ability to manage fire engineering aspects in complex building projects, from concept design to construction and commissioning.
• Collaboration & Communication - Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, liaising with architects, engineers, and clients to integrate fire safety solutions seamlessly.
• Innovation & Problem‑Solving - Ability to apply performance‑based fire engineering approaches, optimizing safety while maintaining design flexibility and efficiency.

You will also need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or Diploma in Fire Protection Services
• Approx 5 years or more of experience in fire protection engineering consultancy, contracting, industrial facilities, or related industries
• Strong knowledge of National Construction Code (NCC) and Australian fire protection standards and regulations,
• Experience designing and reviewing fire protection systems.
• Strong technical report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and solution‑focused approach.