Senior Hydraulics & Fire Protection Engineer (Lead)

C001 Comade Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 18,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary aligned with market

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities to shape processes, or a

Barista style coffee and fresh fruit

Offices near public transport

Job summary

CoMade in Mumbai is seeking a Senior Registered Fire Protection Engineer with wet and dry system expertise to lead the fire services team. You will design hydraulic and fire alarm systems, supervise junior engineers, and coordinate with architects and other engineers.

The ideal candidate has 5–12+ years in consulting, strong knowledge of AS/NZS standards, and a demonstrated history of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil or Hydraulic Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years demonstrated experience designing hydraulic and fire protection services for industrial facilities, infrastructure projects and building services.
• Proven ability to design hydraulics and fire protection services from concept through to construction.
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD and hydraulic calculation modelling software.
• Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, including managing scope, programme and fees.
• Experience in the coordination with other consultants in the delivery of the building services packages.
• Ideally experience working within a consulting environment.
• Be part of a growing business where your work directly impacts success.
• Close-knit, collaborative team environment where your input is valued.
• Exposure to high-profile, technically complex projects.
• Mentorship from experienced leaders in your field.
• Competitive salary aligned with market demand and experience.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities to shape processes, systems, or team growth.
• Barista style coffee and fresh fruit always within reach.
• Offices within 1 minute of public transport.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of hydraulic services including potable and non-potable water supply, hot water systems, sanitary drainage, stormwater, trade waste systems, protection systems including fire hydrant and sprinkler systems as well as fire suppression systems including gaseous suppression systems.
• Lead the design of fire alarm systems designs including AS1670.1 detection systems, VESDA systems, linear heat detection systems.
• Undertake hydraulic calculations, system sizing and modelling, and prepare design reports, specifications and drawings.
• Ensure designs comply with the National Construction Code, AS/NZS 3500, AS 2419, AS 2441, AS/NZS 2118, AS/NZS 5601 and relevant water authority, fire authority and local council requirements.
• Manage project scope, programme, budget and deliverables for the hydraulic discipline.
• Coordinate with architects, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers to deliver integrated designs.
• Mentor, guide and review the work of offshore engineers and designers.

Skills

Fire protection design

Client facing

Autonomous work

Mentoring junior staff

Revit

AutoCAD

Project coordination

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Hydraulic software

Job description

CoMade in Mumbai is seeking a Senior Registered Fire Protection Engineer with wet and dry system expertise to lead the fire services team. You will design hydraulic and fire alarm systems, supervise junior engineers, and coordinate with architects and other engineers.

The ideal candidate has 5–12+ years in consulting, strong knowledge of AS/NZS standards, and a demonstrated history of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.