Expression of Interest Graduate Fire Safety Engineer

Company Description
I work for AECOM because they cover a broad engineering landscape which challenges our engineering and consultancy skills through the best B+P projects both nationally and internally. The depth of skill and knowledge across the regions means anything is possible. Sean O'Leary, Practice Leader, Building Services VIC + SA

Come grow with us.
Our Buildings and Places team combines urban planning, building design, and engineering expertise to create sustainable, livable, and equitable cities. With a portfolio of iconic, award‑winning buildings and landscapes, we deliver projects from strategic planning to completion, fostering connections between people and place. Focused on innovation and digital capabilities, we ensure efficiency and scalability across urbanism, architecture, engineering, and project management. We work across diverse sectors - social infrastructure, transit, technology, commercial real estate - delivering high‑performance facilities that promote long‑term health and wellbeing. With cutting‑edge technology and a global network, we tackle complex challenges to shape the built environment.

Everyone belongs at AECOM.
We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

Job Description
We’re inviting expressions of interest from candidates interested in joining our Buildings & Places as a Graduate Safety Engineer. With a strong pipeline of projects across a range of sectors, this is a great opportunity to gain practical experience and build your skills alongside experienced fire safety engineers.

How you’ll make a difference:

- Gain exposure to fire engineering projects across the project lifecycle, from early concept and design through to completion, supporting the development of practical, performance‑based fire safety solutions.
- Conduct fire risk assessments, evacuation analysis and smoke control modelling, as well as prepare technical reports and documentation to support design outcomes and approvals.
- Develop your understanding of relevant fire engineering codes, standards, regulations and industry practices, applying your knowledge to real‑world projects under the guidance of experienced engineers.
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, gaining valuable insight into how fire safety considerations are integrated into the broader design and delivery of buildings.

What our Graduate Program offers:

- Graduate Introduction: Kickstart connections with peers and leaders.
- Essential Consulting Skills: Master core consulting skills from day one.
- Networking and Learning: Grow your network and industry know‑how.
- Mentoring and Career Support: Receive guidance from experienced professionals.
- Learning from Experts: Learn directly from industry leaders and specialists.
- Flexible Work Options: Work in a way that fits your life and wellbeing.
- Career Pathways: Get support to progress and step confidently into your next role.

For more information, visit our Early Careers website.

Qualifications

- Degree: You must be in your final year of, or have completed, a relevant Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with relevant fire safety coursework or specialisation.
- Working Rights: You must have full working rights to work in Australia. We do accept candidates with student and graduate visas.

Additional Information
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

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AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.



On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public‑ and private‑sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well‑being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry‑leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

ReqID: REF59649W
Business Line: B&P; - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ANZ
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid

Creativity, collaboration, and excellence are at the heart of KBR’s vision. Does this resonate with you?

We value an inclusive and diverse work environment and are working together to build a culture that embraces each other’s unique strengths and experiences.

Our people are important to us, and we are looking for an associate Fire Safety Engineer who will play a key role in contributing to the success of our business. We believe in empowering our employees, nurturing development within a culture of trust. We are looking for someone that is willing to step up and build upon opportunities. We will encourage and empower you to work in a way that suits your style and look forward to discussing the ways in which we can build success.

The Opportunity
To support our existing portfolio of national projects, we are looking for a Senior Fire Safety Engineer to join our Infrastructure Buildings and Defence team.

You’ll be joining a growing team of fire safety engineers with all the backing a multi‑discipline engineering consultancy firm can offer.

You’ll be asked to drive the fire safety strategy and shape design for projects large and small, together with both internal and external stakeholders across our expanding national portfolio of buildings, defence, industry, and transport infrastructure projects.

Many of our projects sit outside the explicit scope of the BCA, which is why first‑principal engineering, holistic thinking, and best‑for‑project problem‑solving is essential, where you’ll have a real opportunity for design influence and shape how fire safety engineering should be done.

Embracing technology
Design – and design documentation – for us is more than reports, which is why we believe in fire safety being in the BIM environment, together and integrated with all the other design disciplines. With the aim of providing authority‑ready and buildable design packages, fire safety drawings are natural deliverable for us, while naturally also adopting the analytic and simulation software the 21st century has to offer.

Who are you?

- Believe in holistic fire safety design and a team approach, and are not afraid of raising the bar
- Are a technically strong, experienced fire safety engineer and consultant with ~10 years or more in your backpack
- Have academic qualifications in fire safety
- Are a chartered engineer, alternatively eligible for chartership

As a function of the work that we do, it is a key requirement that you are an Australian citizen and either hold or are eligible for, security clearance with the Australian Defence.

KBR Infrastructure Solutions




KBR’s Infrastructure Solutions Australia business offers a wide range of professional services to private and public sector clients delivering projects in both urban and remote environments across transport, water, environment, buildings and Defence.

We are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset that drives innovation within our business, for our customers and stakeholders. Our continued growth allows us to offer unrivalled opportunities to our staff in terms of career paths, career development and project exposure.

At KBR, we value you – here’s how.

While our people are busy delivering leading science, technology, and engineering solutions, we’re committed to providing them with a supportive, trusting environment and perks that enable them to thrive and continue doing what they do best. Benefits include:

- Industry leading salaries reviewed annually.
- Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
- Salary packaging and novated leases
- Paid professional membership fees
- Employee stock purchase plans
- Paid parental leave
- Personal career development plans
- Growth and promotion opportunities

Help shape tomorrow by applying today!

Senior‐to‐Associate Fire Safety Engineer
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

The Opportunity
Our Sydney‑based Fire Safety Engineering team is on the lookout for a Senior / Associate Fire Safety Engineer to join us and lead a local team to enable us to keep growing.

This is a high‑impact role for a seasoned fire safety engineer ready to shape the future of Australia’s transport infrastructure. You’ll be at the forefront of major projects like High‑Speed Rail, Parramatta Station, North East Link, Suburban Rail Loop, and the Logan to Gold Coast Faster Rail projects, bringing technical expertise and leadership to deliver best‑in‑class fire safety outcomes.

We offer hybrid working and flexible locations, so you can base yourself where it suits you best.

In this role, you will:

- Drive fire safety outcomes on underground infrastructure projects across road, rail, and pumped hydro tunnels
- Oversee project delivery through all phases, from tender and detailed design to construction and commissioning
- Support fire‑life safety planning for emerging transport technologies, including battery electric buses
- Deliver practical fire safety solutions and support mechanical/life safety system design and testing
- Develop and review fire strategies, performance‑based designs, and risk assessments
- Prepare clear, high‑quality reports and documentation for clients and regulators
- Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with fire safety standards
- Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and contractors to embed fire safety into project delivery
- Apply innovative approaches and current research to improve fire safety outcomes
- Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence
- Engage with regulatory bodies and represent the team in industry forums

About You
You’ll likely bring between 8 and 10 years of experience in fire safety engineering, along with a genuine interest (or existing experience) in leading and supporting a small team of high‑performing engineers.

Qualifications & Experience

- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Chartered Engineer status (CPEng) or equivalent, or working towards it
- Proven experience delivering large‑scale transport or infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of Australian fire safety codes, standards, and performance‑based design approaches
- Excellent analytical and project management skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities
- Confident communicator with the ability to build rapport and influence across diverse stakeholder groups
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers
- Active involvement in professional fire engineering or transport industry bodies is a plus

Why WSP?
At WSP, we value our people and our reputation. We are locally dedicated with international scale, future‑focused, collaborative and empowering – and we’re looking for people who share those values.

You’ll be part of a team that delivers technical excellence while keeping client outcomes, sustainability, quality and safety at the centre of what we do. You’ll also have the opportunity to grow your leadership capability, contribute to meaningful projects and help shape better outcomes for communities and clients.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.

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📌 Expression Of Interest - Graduate Fire Safety Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 Aecom
📍 Sydney