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Posted 10 June, 2026

Fire Protection Engineer / Senior Fire Protection Engineer

WSP
Fortitude Valley,QLD,AU,4006 Full Time
Reference: 218_652203_88572

Looking to step into a role where your fire design capability genuinely shapes buildings, not just ticks compliance boxes?

We're growing our Brisbane Building Services team and are looking for a Fire Protection Engineer (Engineer or Senior level) to join a collaborative, high-performing group delivering complex and high-profile projects across Australia.

You'll work alongside Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic specialists to deliver fully integrated building services solutions across commercial, healthcare, defence, education and critical infrastructure projects.

What you'll be doing
Design and deliver fire protection systems in line with NCC and relevant Australian Standards
Work across wet and dry fire including sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels, detection and alarm systems
Collaborate with internal disciplines and external stakeholders to coordinate integrated design outcomes
Contribute from concept design through to construction and commissioning phases
Prepare technical reports, specifications and design documentation
Attend site visits, support construction delivery and resolve design challenges

For Senior Engineers:
Act as a key technical lead on projects
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team capability
Engage directly with clients and support project delivery outcomes

About you
Experience in fire protection engineering within a building services consultancy
Strong understanding of NCC and Australian Standards (AS 2118, AS 2419, AS 1670 etc.)
Experience designing fire systems across building projects (commercial, healthcare, infrastructure or similar)
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
Degree qualified in Engineering (or relevant discipline)

For senior level:
Proven experience leading projects and mentoring others
Confidence engaging with clients and stakeholders

Why join us
Work on complex, high-quality projects that challenge and grow your technical capability
Be part of a genuinely supportive and collaborative team environment
Flexible working arrangements with a strong focus on work-life balance
Clear pathways for career progression within a global consultancy
Access to a national network of Building Services experts

Interested?
If you're ready to take the next step in your fire protection career, we'd love to have a conversation.

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