Job Description

Location: Melbourne, VIC

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Position: Full-time

Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer | Building Services Consultancy About the Role n

Are you an experienced Fire Protection Engineer ready to take a leading role on major building services projects? We are seeking a highly capable Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer (4-7 years' experience) to join our Melbourne consultancy.

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In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of wet and dry fire protection systems across complex commercial, residential, healthcare, and industrial developments. You will play a key role in client liaison, technical mentorship of junior engineers, and cross-disciplinary coordination, driving safe, innovative, and code-compliant design solutions.

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- Lead the detailed design and documentation of fire protection systems, including automatic fire sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels, fire detection and alarm systems, EWIS, and gas suppression systems.
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- Author and review comprehensive technical specifications, fire protection strategies, and design reports.
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- Execute advanced hydraulic calculations (e.g., HYENA or similar) for fire sprinkler and hydrant systems, as well as pump set selection and tank sizing.
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- Oversee and produce 3D BIM models and 2D documentation in Revit Fire Protection, driving BIM coordination and clash detection with other building services.
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- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, fire authorities (e.g., FRV / CFA), relevant building surveyors (RBS), and contractors.
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- Mentor and guide graduate and intermediate engineers, reviewing their technical output and fostering their professional development.
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- Ensure all designs strictly comply with the National Construction Code (NCC / BCA)



and relevant Australian Standards (AS 2118, AS 1670, AS 2419, AS 1851, etc.).
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What We Are Looking For nn
- Experience: 4-7 years of professional fire protection engineering design experience within an Australian building services consultancy.
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- Technical Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in Revit is required. Hands-on experience with hydraulic calculation software (e.g., HYENA, SprinkCAD) and AutoCAD is essential.
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- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Fire, or Risk Engineering, or an equivalent qualification recognized by Engineers Australia. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE Act Victoria) or progress toward CPEng/NER is highly regarded.
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- Technical Expertise: In-depth technical knowledge of fire safety systems, water supply infrastructure, fire pumping systems, and Australian fire safety legislation.
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- Leadership & Drive: Strong ownership of project outcomes, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a genuine passion for advancing your career within fire protection and building services.
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- Communication: Exceptional client-facing, written, and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to negotiate and resolve design challenges with regulatory authorities.
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What We Offer nn
- Career Pathway: Clear opportunities to step into Associate-level leadership and project management roles.
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- Project Variety: Direct leadership on diverse, high-value developments across Victoria and beyond.
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- Supportive Setting: A collaborative, modern Melbourne office culture offering flexible work arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance.
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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📌 Fire Protection Design Engineer - Building Services (Melbourne)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Melbourne