Graduate Fire Services Engineer

Job title: Graduate Fire Services Engineer

Location: Shailer Park, Brisbane QLD

Classification: Engineering → Building Services Engineering

Work type: Full time

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Key selling points (3 max, ~80 characters each)

·         Design fire protection systems on major Southeast Queensland projects

·         Mentored day to day by senior fire services engineers

·         Full lifecycle exposure, from design through to commissioning

Job description

About FVS

FVS Fire is a progressive and innovative leader in the provision of comprehensive Fire Protection solutions to the education, health, commercial, retail and industrial segments of both the private and public sectors.

Fire is all we do - because we are a fire-first specialist rather than one division of a larger facilities business, our people build deep experience quickly.

About the role

As a Graduate Fire Services Engineer, you will produce fire protection designs and technical documentation using AutoCAD and Revit, working under the supervision of our senior engineers. You will be responsible for preparing accurate and high-quality drawings and documentation to support our fire services projects. You’ll be working closely with the design manager to learn how to deliver projects on time and to a high standard.

What you will be doing

·         Interpreting project briefs, Australian Standards, the NCC and authority requirements

·         Preparation of fire protection designs (sprinkler, hydrant, and fire detection/alarm systems)

·         Development of block plans, as-built drawings, tactical fire plans, and evacuation diagrams

·         Collaborating with the project team to ensure compliance with Australian standards and client requirements

·         Completing hydraulic calculations using industry recognized software

·         Attending project and client meetings and assisting with services coordination

·         Undertaking site inspections, audits and investigations

·         Preparing technical reports, specifications and compliance documentation

·         Assisting with certification documentation for engineer review and sign-off

·         Liaising with building certifiers, councils, fire authorities, consultants and contractors

About you

·         Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

·         Willingness to learn AutoCAD, Revit and hydraulic modelling software Hyena.

·         Strong communication and organisational skills

·         Self-motivated, accountable and solution-focused

·         A general understanding of construction project delivery and commercial principles

·         Willingness to develop technically and keep up to date with industry practice

What we offer

·         Mentoring from experienced senior fire services engineers

·         Exposure to the full project lifecycle, from design through to commissioning

·         A specialist fire-first business

·         Modern offices at Shailer Park

·         Ongoing professional development and a clear career progression path

How to apply

Send your resume and a brief cover letter to ********@fvs.com.au.