Fire Systems EngineerHybrid

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP is looking for talented Fire Systems Engineers to join our high-performing Geotechnical & Tunnels team within our Earth & Environment business. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of fire safety within some of Australia’s most complex infrastructure projects.

Whether you’re a seasoned Senior Designer ready to provide leadership, or an Intermediate Engineer looking to step up, we are building a national fire engineering discipline and this is your opportunity to be part of it!

What You'll Do

At WSP, we protect people, property, and the environment through innovative engineering solutions. You’ll work alongside leading specialists, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to city-shaping projects. We value our people, empower growth, and challenge the status quo.

In this role, you will support or lead the design and delivery of fire safety systems for major property, building, and transport projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing sprinkler, hydrant, and dry fire systems in accordance with Australian standards.
• Producing and reviewing technical documentation, specifications, and fire safety reports.
• Applying fire engineering and life safety principles across complex building and tunnel environments.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineering teams across WSP.
• Supporting mentoring and contributing to team development and culture.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant State and Federal legislation.

What We're Looking for

• Accreditation as a Fire Systems Designer (or actively working toward obtaining it)
• Degree in Engineering (Fire, Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, or equivalent).
• Experience designing fire systems—hydraulics professionals with wet systems experience are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in wet and dry fire system design (sprinklers, hydrants, detection).
• Experience on transport or major infrastructure projects preferred.
• Ability to take leadership in design, supported by discipline leads and management.
• Experience in team building, mentoring, or developing junior engineers.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.