Job Fire Services Engineer, Brisbane

SENIOR / LEAD FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER

Everything is an adventure for the curious mind. At Aurecon, we turn curiosity into real-world outcomes. Join us and use your expertise to foster innovation, navigate complexity with care, and co-create projects that deliver meaningful, lasting change.

Your role

As a Lead/ Senior Engineer in our Buildings Group, you'll guide purposeful work that supports the future of the energy sector. Collaborating with a diverse, multidisciplinary team, you’ll explore integrated solutions, offer thoughtful perspectives, and partner with clients to help them build a more sustainable world.

What you’ll be doing

• Enabling the sustainable and equitable development of infrastructure across Queensland and Australia.

• Designing the solutions for our clients in fire protection engineering, including dry and wet fire systems across a range of industries, including Defence, Aviation, Education, Sports and Commercial.

• Adopting human-centred design practices to deliver projects for the benefit of communities in which we live, work and play.

• Collaborating with clients to develop high quality engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors, including commercial, health, education, precinct / urban realm, transport, energy and sports & recreation.

• Leading teams of multidisciplinary designers to deliver coordinated solutions to meet ever changing market conditions.

• Enabling the development and progression of junior team members as a day-to-day people leader.

What you’ll bring

You blend technical knowledge with empathy and big-picture thinking. You're someone who thrives in dynamic environments, builds meaningful connections, and is motivated by purposeful work. You’ll also have:

• A relevant engineering degree and experience in fire protection system design.

• Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ, via the BPEQ) or as a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng, via Engineers Australia), or equivalent.
• A strong ability to shape thoughtful, effective solutions in buildings and infrastructure development.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with a wide range of people.
• A willingness to question the status quo and offer new perspectives.

How we support your growth

At Aurecon, no two career journeys are the same. We’ll support yours with a collaborative culture, learning experiences, and the flexibility to design your own path. We embrace difference, nurture belonging, and ensure every voice feels valued.

What we offer

• Flexible work and paid working holidays
• Extended parental leave and cultural leave flexibility
• Wellbeing programs for you and your loved ones
• Development pathways, mentoring, and personalised growth support

Who we are

At Aurecon, we’re curious adventurers. We view complexity as a space to listen, imagine, and grow. As Aureconeers, we’re practical dreamers who find inspiration in everyday moments. With over 7,000 professionals across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, we work together to create positive impact for generations to come.

Ready to join us?

If this opportunity feels aligned with your strengths and aspirations, we’d love to connect with you. Should you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to Write to the company.

Apply now and begin the next step in your fulfilling journey with us.