At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fire protection design and delivery on major projects, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting, making a positive impact worldwide.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, extra leave options, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion while growing your career.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team driving innovative fire protection solutions across diverse sectors.
- Qualifications: 9+ years in Fire Protection Engineering with strong project leadership and technical skills.
The predicted salary is between 74250 - 90750 $ per year.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. Our national Building Engineering team is growing, and we are seeking a Principal Fire Protection Engineer to play a key technical and project leadership role across major building and infrastructure projects.
How you’ll make a difference:
- Lead fire protection design and delivery across complex projects, from early concept and detailed design through to construction support and commissioning.
- Provide high-level technical input across wet and dry fire protection systems including fire hydrants, hose reels, sprinkler systems, alternative suppression systems, gas suppression, detection and EWIS/evacuation systems.
- Oversee design compliance with the NCC, Australian Standards and relevant authorities, ensuring robust safety, quality and performance outcomes.
- Act as a key client interface—building trusted relationships, supporting project acquisition and contributing to business development initiatives.
- Mentor and guide engineers across the team, fostering strong technical capability and supporting career development.
- Coordinate effectively with mechanical, electrical, structural and specialist engineering teams to deliver integrated, multi-disciplinary building solutions.
- Contribute to discipline strategy, technical standards and continuous improvement across the national Fire Protection Engineering practice.
Qualifications:
- 9+ years’ experience in Fire Protection / Services Engineering within an engineering consultancy or relevant government/contractor environment, with strong design and project delivery capability.
- Demonstrated experience leading medium to large, multi-disciplinary projects and coordinating project teams.
- Strong technical capability across fire suppression systems, fire water infrastructure, fire detection, alarm and EWIS systems, with experience in both wet and dry systems.
- Ability to manage client relationships, contribute to bid preparation and lead successful project outcomes.
- Relevant engineering degree with professional accreditation (NER, RPEQ or FPAS – Fire Systems Design) or eligibility to obtain.
- Experience using industry-standard tools such as Hyena, Revizto, Revit or AutoCAD.
- Australian Citizenship is highly preferred due to project requirements.
Why you’ll love working with us:
- Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing and hybrid work options.
- Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
- Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.
- Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities.
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Principal Fire Protection Engineer in Perth employer: AECO
At AECOM, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering significant water infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, offering flexible work arrangements, diverse project opportunities, and clear pathways for career advancement. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits of a supportive and inclusive workplace.
