Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Design & Delivery

Aurecon; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to lead the design and delivery of active fire protection systems for major projects. You will develop sprinkler, detection and alarm solutions, coordinate with the digital team, and review technical documents to ensure quality and compliance with Australian standards.

With 5+ years in fire protection engineering, you will contribute to project delivery from conception through construction, participate in site inspections, and provide technical

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of NCC and Australian fire protection standards.
• Experience designing and reviewing fire protection systems.
• Strong technical report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Fire Protection System Design – develop and deliver active fire protection systems including sprinklers, alarms, and related infrastructure.
• Sprinkler System Design – undertake hydraulic calculations, layouts, and documentation to relevant standards.
• Design Coordination – coordinate with Digital team and other disciplines, resolve clashes in the project model.
• Technical Documentation – prepare drawings, calculations, and reports aligned with Aurecon’s processes.
• Project Delivery – support design through lifecycle from development to close-out.
• Site Inspections & Construction Support – review installation for design intent and resolve issues on site.
• Technical Support & Quality – apply Aurecon’s design procedures and quality processes across projects.
• Collaboration – work with project managers, engineers, contractors, clients to deliver practical fire protection solutions.

Skills

Fire Systems Design

Project Delivery

Collaboration & Communication

Innovation & Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering (or Diploma in Fire Protection Services)

Job description

Aurecon is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to lead the design and delivery of active fire protection systems for major projects. You will develop sprinkler, detection and alarm solutions, coordinate with the digital team, and review technical documents to ensure quality and compliance with Australian standards.

With 5+ years in fire protection engineering, you will contribute to project delivery from conception through construction, participate in site inspections, and provide technical