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Fire Protection Engineer

CompanyStantec
LocationMelbourne
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 14, 2026
About The Company
Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Recruitment fraud notice: All legitimate Stantec career opportunities are posted exclusively at www.stantec.jobs and candidate applications and employment offers are managed through our secure applicant tracking system. Stantec will only contact candidates using official email addresses ending in @stantec.com and does not send job offers as email attachments. Stantec never requests application fees and money transfers in the recruitment process or banking information via email. We also do not send payments for the purchase of office supplies or equipment. Any communication offering employment outside of our official recruitment process should be considered fraudulent.
About the Role

About the Role
We are seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join our well networked Fire team on a full-time basis. We are a collaborative team working on iconic and exciting projects including data centres, healthcare, correctional, defence, education, retail, hotels, commercial, shopping centres and industrial projects across Australia and NZ.

Ideally you will have a background in fire protection engineering and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. The role will enable the successful candidate to develop in a professional and personal sense and to forge a challenging and rewarding in career path in a successful consultancy.

Day to day tasks would involve:
•    Responsible for planning and managing projects from initial concept and briefly, through to installation and commissioning.
•    Demonstrate technical knowledge, providing oversight and supervision to ensure successful project delivery. 
•    Provide technical competence in the planning and design of Fire Protection Services (not limited to Automatic Sprinkler System, Fire Hydrant Systems, Fire Hose Reel, Fire Detection / Emergency Warning Systems, Portable Fire Extinguishers / Fire Blankets, Gas Suppression / Water Mist Systems) for complex projects. 
•    Prepare and present presentations to external clients.
•    Keep up to date with deliverables and meet project timeframes.
•    Provide input throughout the Construction phase by attending meetings and conducting site inspections.

What we are ideally looking for:
•    Ideally have 2 -3 years experience working within a design consultancy environment (Open to considering more years experience)
•    Degree qualified.
•    Ideally have experience planning and managing successful projects.
•    Technical knowledge of the National Construction Code (NCC) and Relevant Australian Standards.
•    Ability to review Fire Engineering Brief (FEB) and Fire Engineering Report (FER) and liaise with Fire Safety Engineers to establish Fire Safety Engineering Performance Solutions.
•    Familiar with local fire system certification processes.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Positive, can-do attitude
•    Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.

 


About Stantec
The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.
Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.


What we offer
•    Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
•    Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
•    Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
•    Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
•    Professional Memberships.
•    Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
•    Mental Health, Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Programs.
•    Service Recognition Awards.


How to apply
If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below. 
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.
 

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Key Skills
Fire protection engineeringProject managementAutomatic sprinkler systemsFire hydrant systemsFire detection systemsEmergency warning systemsGas suppression systemsWater mist systemsNational construction codeAustralian standardsFire engineering briefFire engineering reportFire safety engineeringSite inspectionsTechnical designClient presentation
Categories
EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
Flexible working arrangementsWork from home opportunitiesProvision for school term contractsJob sharingPart time employmentOption to purchase additional leaveLearning and talent development programsMentoringProfessional membershipsSalary continuance insuranceMental health supportEmployee assistance programWellbeing programsService recognition awards
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Fire Protection Engineer is responsible for planning and managing projects from concept through to installation and commissioning. They will provide technical oversight, conduct site inspections, and ensure successful project delivery while liaising with clients and fire safety engineers.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
32103
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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