Fire Protection Engineer
HJ Recruitment Limited
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Flexible hybrid: 2 days WFH, 3 days in office, great work-life balance
Lead fire protection design projects and mentor junior engineers
Competitive salary, share plan, and up to 4 extra weeks leave
Flexible hybrid: 2 days WFH, 3 days in office, great work-life balance
Lead fire protection design projects and mentor junior engineers
Competitive salary, share plan, and up to 4 extra weeks leave
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $120,000–$150,000 per year including super
Hours: 37.5 hrs/week, flexible hybrid schedule (2 days WFH, 3 days office)
Experience: 7–9 years in fire protection engineering
We are seeking a skilled Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join an experienced team working on a wide variety of projects, including Civic Infrastructure, Education, Defence, and Commercial developments. This role offers flexible working hours, great work-life balance, and exciting opportunities for professional growth.
Key Perks:
Flexible hybrid working: 2 days from home
Share purchase plan: company matches up to $2,000/month
Extra 4 weeks annual leave via self-funded leave program
Competitive salary and career development opportunities
Provide fire protection design expertise for wet and dry fire systems across local and national projects
Lead small to medium-sized engineering design projects and support larger initiatives
Ensure designs comply with technical, commercial, safety, and regulatory standards (AS/NZS, NCC, etc.)
Collaborate effectively with clients, authorities, and internal teams
Mentor junior engineers and support the growth of the Property & Buildings group
Identify business development opportunities and maintain strong client relationships
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical or equivalent) with 7–9 years in Australian building services
Experienced in fire protection engineering and documentation
Familiarity with BIM, NavisWorks, and Revit MEP highly desirable
Consulting engineering experience preferred; D&C contracting backgrounds considered
Strong leadership, communication, and client management skills
Work on tier 1 projects with exposure to diverse sectors
Competitive salary, hybrid working, and benefits
Career growth and professional development opportunities
Employee Share Purchase Plan: become a vested partner in success
Self-funded leave program: up to 4 extra weeks per year
If you’re passionate about fire protection engineering and want to make a real impact in the industry, we want to hear from you!