Fire Protection Engineer

Overview

Lead design and management of fire protection systems for diverse building projects

Key Responsibilities

• code compliance
• fire design
• design calculations
• project scheduling
• team coordination
• client engagement

Tasks

Join our dynamic engineering team in the heart of Brisbane's CBD and lead complex fire protection engineering projects while contributing to innovative infrastructure solutions across diverse sectors. -Satisfy codes, standards, project and quality requirements. -Client/design meetings and site inspections. -Direct client engagement throughout the project lifecycle. -Provide a CV and cover letter demonstrating your skills and experience. -Maintain technical understanding and knowledge base in Fire Protection. -Build and maintain strong working relationships across all stakeholders. -Hands-on mentoring and coaching of junior engineers and designers. -Deliver detailed design for all elements of Fire Protection, including sprinklers, detection and alarm systems. -Carry out design calculations and return briefs, working to project timelines and budget. -Project administration including scheduling, estimating and report preparation. -Multi-disciplinary team coordination and project management.

Requirements

• revit
• autocad
• bim360
• rpeq
• fire protection
• project management

What You Bring

Technical Skills You bring outstanding fire protection experience, significant project management ability, and thorough technical understanding. You are confident when communicating and routinely demonstrate your ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, project teams, and internal teams. We are seeking an experienced Senior level Fire Protection Engineer to join our growing team. With solid local experience, you have a strong design understanding, are team and delivery focused, and have a positive attitude and passion for growth. -Proactive and innovative approach to solutions -Strong relationship-building capabilities with clients, project teams, and internal teams -Extensive experience leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary projects including managing client expectations. -Proficiency with latest technology – REVIT/AutoCAD, BIM360, HYENA, Microsoft Suite including Office and OneDrive. -Extensive experience with Fire Protection (wet & dry) services engineering from concept to construction completion. -Practical knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and National Construction Code. -A recognised leader in your field of expertise. -Intelligent and articulate verbal and written communication skills. -Clear applied knowledge of local building codes and standards (BCA, Ordinance 70, NFPA and Australian Standards for fire sprinkler systems, fire hydrant systems, fire detection and alarm systems, compliance with local fire brigades). -Tertiary qualification in Engineering. -Ability to multitask, balance high attention to detail with efficiency while meeting project commitments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. -Hold RPEQ or QBCC. -Minimum 8 years' experience in Australian building services, ideally in building services consulting. -Revit design and modelling experience highly regarded. -Problem-solve complex design challenges, delivering exceptional solutions for clients. -Registered Professional Engineer.

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Benefits

Our commitment is to provide a positive, inclusive and passionate workforce, where you can develop and grow your knowledge and be recognised for your contribution to exceptional project outcomes. -Supportive and collaborative work environment. -The opportunity to showcase your talent and contribute to great project outcomes -Competitive salary commensurate with experience. -Professional development opportunities. -Exposure to diverse and challenging projects across commercial, residential, aged care and government sectors.

About Bse Australia

-Privately owned, it blends specialist depth with generalist integration across mechanical, electrical, fire, hydraulic, AV and vertical transport disciplines. -Their signature ‘True Partnership’ and six‑stage design cycle shape seamless collaboration from concept to handover. -Typical projects include building fit-outs and base‑build services for commercial interiors and whole buildings. -Notable for maintaining all engineering work in Australia to ISO standards. -Clients like Village Cinemas, Topgolf, and Jones Lang Lasalle highlight its reputation for thoughtful, functional engineering solutions.

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