Senior Fire Protection & Hydraulics Engineer
You’ll deliver fire and hydraulics design solutions, play a role in inspections, technical due diligence, project management, and client advisory. You’ll be the go-to senior in Melbourne for hydraulics and wet fire, supporting a team of project managers and engineers, while collaborating with interstate specialists.
Key responsibilities include:
* Designing and reviewing fire and hydraulic systems for complex building upgrades
* SIGNING OFF ACROSS BOTH DISCIPLINES (WET FIRE + HYDRAULICS), OR DEVELOPING TOWARD THAT CAPABILITY
* Conducting site inspections, risk assessments, and technical due diligence
* Working closely with client-side PMs, with visibility on budgets, timelines, and delivery strategies
* Coordinating with Sydney-based engineers and occasionally leading client discussions
Requirements include:
* Experience in both fire and hydraulics (or fire with hydraulics exposure and a willingness to build capability further)
* Ideally with sign-off capability in VIC and working toward/holding accreditation in NSW (FPAS)
* Comfortable working autonomously as the Melbourne lead engineer while plugged into a national team
* Strong technical depth, with the confidence to provide practical solutions on site and in meetings