Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Innovative Fire Systems

Aurecon Group; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer in Australia to join our team of thinkers, solvers and collaborators shaping infrastructure that strengthens communities and sustains the future.

You’ll lead fire protection system design, undertake sprinkler and hydrant layouts, coordinate with the Digital team and other disciplines, and review drawings and reports to deliver compliant solutions from concept to commissioning.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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

Aurecon is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer in Australia to join our team of thinkers, solvers and collaborators shaping infrastructure that strengthens communities and sustains the future.

You’ll lead fire protection system design, undertake sprinkler and hydrant layouts, coordinate with the Digital team and other disciplines, and review drawings and reports to deliver compliant solutions from concept to commissioning.