Senior Fire Protection Engineer – Design Lead & Mentor

Wsp In Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Sydney's Building Services team is looking to add an experienced Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join our growing team. You’ll lead fire protection strategies across diverse projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver design excellence in Australia.

Require a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical or equivalent) with 6+ years' experience, strong fire protection design skills, and familiarity with Revit MEP and NavisWorks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical or equivalent) with 6+ years of experience in building services projects in Australia.
• Strong technical expertise in fire protection design and documentation.
• Familiarity with BIM tools such as Revit MEP and NavisWorks.
• Consulting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading fire protection design (wet and dry systems) across complex projects, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards, NCC, and client expectations.
• Driving innovation and best practice in fire protection engineering, delivering high-quality documentation and cost-effective solutions.
• Building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, representing WSP with confidence and professionalism.
• Identifying new opportunities and contributing to business development in the Sydney market.
• Mentoring junior engineers and fostering a collaborative, supportive team culture.
• Bringing fresh thinking and a proactive mindset to every challenge.

Skills

Fire protection design

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical or equivalent)

Tools

Revit MEP

NavisWorks

Job description

WSP Sydney's Building Services team is looking to add an experienced Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join our growing team. You’ll lead fire protection strategies across diverse projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver design excellence in Australia.

Require a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical or equivalent) with 6+ years' experience, strong fire protection design skills, and familiarity with Revit MEP and NavisWorks.