Senior Fire Engineer

AECOM; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Spain is seeking a Senior Fire & Risk Engineer to deliver advanced fire safety solutions across building and industrial facilities within multi-disciplinary projects.

You will lead performance-based designs using CFD and other modelling tools, coordinate with teams, and mentor junior staff in a dynamic hybrid Madrid-based environment. This role supports international projects and client-focused delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Fire Protection Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Proficiency with international and local codes/standards (NFPA, EN/BS, IBC) and performance-based design methods.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver advanced fire safety solutions across building and industrial facilities.
• Lead performance-based designs using computational tools (CFD, fire modelling, egress simulation).
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to align fire protection with project goals.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to project winning and delivery.

Skills

Fire protection concepts

Engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

CFD software

Fire modelling tools

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM Spain Building Services Engineering team is a highly qualified group of professionals experts in offering the best solutions to international client's needs all around the world.

Our team, as part of the continued growth of our business, is looking for a Senior Fire & Risk Engineer to support the plan, and who has is looking to further develop their experience in delivering multi-disciplinary projects. These projects span a diverse range of construction sectors including among others, Industrial, Healthcare, Education, Leisure, Aviation, Commercial and Defense.

Working within a dynamic, highly motivated and driven team, you will be part of our project delivery, mentor our junior staff and develop our future engineers. As a Senior Fire & Risk Engineer, you will contribute to the winning, management and delivery of moderate to large scale projects.

This role will define and deliver advanced fire safety solutions across the full lifecycle of buildings and industrial facilities, combining rigorous code compliance with performance-based engineering and deep materials behavior knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design passive measures including compartmentation strategy, fire-resistance–rated assemblies, firestopping systems, penetrations and joints design, fire doors and dampers, and façade fire safety; will coordinate structural fire protection (e.g., SFRM/intumescent) with elevated-temperature performance objectives.
• Develop egress strategies and life safety plans with occupant loads, travel distances, exit capacity, and performance-based egress modelling when warranted.
• Evaluate reaction-to-fire and fire resistance of materials and assemblies (heat release rate, smoke/opacity, toxicity, charring/insulation, thermal degradation), interpret and apply test standards (e.g., EN 13501 series, ASTM E84/E119, UL 1709/263), and translate results into conservative, buildable specifications.
• Lead performance-based designs utilizing computational tools (e.g., CFD for smoke/tenability, structural fire analysis, egress simulation) where prescriptive paths are insufficient.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Fire Protection Engineering or a closely related discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, or Structural with fire specialization).
• Proficiency with international and local codes/standards (e.g., NFPA suite, IFC/IBC, EN/BS, FM Global Data Sheets), including performance-based design frameworks and equivalency methodologies.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Business Line

B&P - Buildings & Places

Business Group

DCS

Strategic Business Unit

Europe & India

Career Area

Engineering

Work Location Model

Hybrid