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Fire Protection Engineer

Melbourne, Victoria💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead and support the design of critical mechanical drainage, pumped, and wet fire systems for major rail, tunnel, and underground infrastructure projects.

Role type

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Fire Protection)

Builds

Mechanical drainage, pumped, and wet fire systems for rail and transport infrastructure

Domain

Rail and transport infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

hydraulic engineering principles, pumped systems design, mechanical drainage systems, pressure pipework, wet fire system design, design review, risk assessment, technical leadership

Preferred skills

rail/transport/tunnel project experience, water sector experience, mining sector experience, utilities sector experience, Chartered Engineer status

Technologies

hydraulic engineering principles, pumped systems, mechanical drainage, pressure pipework, wet fire systems

Responsibilities

Leading the design and technical delivery of mechanical drainage, pumped and wet fire systems; Applying hydraulic engineering principles to complex infrastructure challenges; Reviewing designs for technical quality, constructability and operational performance; Supporting risk assessments, design reviews and assurance processes; Mentoring graduate and developing engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership

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