Senior Fire Protection Engineer

WSP · Melbourne, Victoria · onsite WSP Melbourne is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join our growing Building Services team. As a Senior Fire Protection Engineer, you'll drive fire protection design excellence across complex and high-profile building projects. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the growth and capability of our Melbourne office. Your responsibilities will include: Leading fire protection design and ensuring compliance with Australian Standards, NCC, and client requirements Delivering high-quality documentation and cost-effective design solutions Collaborating with architects, engineers, and external stakeholders across diverse project sectors Building strong client relationships and representing WSP with professionalism Supporting business development activities and helping grow our presence in the Melbourne market Mentoring junior team members and fostering a supportive team culture Bringing fresh thinking, initiative, and technical rigour to every project To be considered, you should have: A Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical or equivalent) with 6+ years of experience in building services Strong technical capability in fire protection design and documentation Familiarity with Revit MEP, BIM workflows, and coordination tools Consulting experience is ideal, but we welcome candidates from D&C backgrounds ready to transition into consulting Excellent communication skills and the ability to connect confidently with clients and project partners A positive, proactive mindset and genuine passion for engineering