Fire Protection Engineer

About the role

AECOM’s National Fire Protection Team is expanding in Brisbane and seeks a professional Fire Protection Engineer to deliver high‑quality fire protection designs across diverse sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement fire hydrant, hose reel, automatic sprinkler, alternative suppression, gas suppression, fire detection and evacuation systems in compliance with Australian Standards and the NCC.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers on large, integrated projects and ensure all designs meet client and authority requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive technical excellence throughout project delivery.

Required profile

• 2+ years’ experience as a Fire Protection Engineer in an engineering consultancy or contractor environment.
• Relevant degree with eligibility for professional registration (RPEQ pathway).
• Australian citizenship is highly preferred.

Required skills

• Design of wet and dry fire protection systems.
• Knowledge of fire suppression, detection, alarm, and emergency warning systems.
• Proficiency with industry software such as Hyena, Revizto and Revit.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid options, alternative start/finish times and part‑time or job‑sharing.
• Up to six weeks of additional annual leave and flexible public holidays.
• Continuous learning opportunities, paid study leave and global career pathways.