At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement fire protection systems for diverse projects, ensuring compliance with Australian standards.
- Company: Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting, making a real-world impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, up to 6 weeks extra leave, 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 delivering innovative fire protection solutions that save lives.
- Qualifications: 2+ years experience in fire protection engineering and relevant degree preferred.
The predicted salary is between 78750 - 96250 $ per year.
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
Due to recent project wins, our National Fire Protection Team is looking to add a professional level Fire Protection Engineer to their national Building Engineering team. You will work with our national fire-protection team on a variety of projects providing technical fire protection design services. This role is based in Brisbane.
How you’ll make a difference:
- Be actively involved in all phases of fire protection project design and delivery, from concept through to construction and commissioning, ensuring high-quality solutions across diverse sectors.
- Design and implement fire hydrant and hose reel systems, automatic fire sprinkler systems, alternative fire suppression systems, gas suppression, fire detection, evacuation, ensuring full compliance with Australian Standards.
- Collaborate with engineers from various disciplines on large, multi-disciplinary projects to develop integrated fire protection solutions for major clients.
- Ensure all fire protection designs meet the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, and local authority regulations, as well as major client standards and guidelines maintaining the highest safety and compliance standards.
- Use your expertise in wet and dry fire protection systems to mentor junior engineers and drive technical excellence across a range of projects.
Qualifications
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
The qualities that help you thrive:
- Ideally, 2 + years’ experience as a Fire Protection Engineer for an Engineering Consultancy (or contractor with extensive design experience). Experience in Dry Fire will be highly regarded.
- Relevant degree and holding professional registrations (or eligible to hold), including progression pathway to RPEQ.
- Understanding of Fire Suppression Systems & Design, Firefighting systems including Fire Hydrants, Hose Reels, Portable Fire Equipment and fire water supply infrastructure.
- Understanding of Fire Detection & Alarm Systems & Design, Emergency Warning & Intercom Systems and High-Level Networking Infrastructure will be highly regarded.
- Track record in engineering design and consulting on medium to large scale projects across a variety of projects.
- Exposure to industry standard software such as Hyena and Revizto with exposure to Revit (preferred).
- Due to the nature of the projects, Australian Citizenship is highly preferred.
Additional Information
Why you’ll love working with us:
- Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, 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.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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Fire Protection Engineer – Hybrid in Brisbane employer: AECOM
AECOM is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative work culture, allowing you to engage with diverse engineering disciplines while contributing to impactful Defence and transport projects across Queensland. With a strong emphasis on professional development through AECOM University and flexible work arrangements, you'll find ample opportunities for growth and mentorship, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in civil infrastructure design.
