Fire Services Engineer

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Are you a skilled Fire Services Engineer ready to make your mark in the Adelaide building services scene? Join a forward-thinking engineering consultancy where your expertise in fire protection systems will help shape safe, sustainable, and innovative buildings across South Australia.
 

The Role
 
Our client is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Fire Services Engineer to join their growing team in Adelaide. You’ll be responsible for designing, documenting, and delivering fire protection systems across a diverse range of projects—spanning commercial, residential, healthcare, and industrial sectors.
 

The Responsibilities

• Design and documentation of fire services systems: sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels, fire detection and alarm systems.
• Coordinate with architects, clients, and other engineering disciplines.
• Ensure designs meet Australian Standards (AS 2419, AS 2118, AS 1670), NCC, and local authority requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and tender documentation.
• Support project delivery through construction phase including site inspections and commissioning assistance.

The Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related.
• 3+ years’ experience in fire services design within the building services sector.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit; knowledge of hydraulic modelling software desirable.
• Strong understanding of relevant codes and fire safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Chartered status or working towards CPEng/RPEQ (advantageous but not essential).

What's on offer

• Join a respected consultancy with a strong local presence and national reach.
• Work on iconic and technically challenging projects
• Supportive team environment with mentoring and ongoing CPD
• Flexible work arrangements and modern Adelaide office
• Real opportunities for career advancement and professional recognition.

Why CSA Recruitment

Craig Andresen has been a professional Recruitment Consultant since 2006 and has been deeply embedded in the Australian Building, Civil & Structural Engineering industries since 2012, so he's extremely well-positioned to assist you with your next career move.

If you would like to contact Craig Andresen regarding this role or anything else that may suit your skills & experience, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

craig@csarecruitment.com.au
0414 909 802
www.csarecruitment.com.au

Rest assured that CSA Recruitment treats all applications with the strictest of confidence.

Please note that we are only accepting applications from candidates currently residing in Australia who possess the relevant skills & experience required.