Senior Fire Engineer - ( 240001OR )

Description

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Fire Engineer to join our growing Sydney Fire Engineering team. We are looking for someone who is looking to join a collaborative team working on iconic and exciting projects.

Ideally you will have previous consulting experience on building materials, structure or building, fire systems, human behaviour and safety, and the prevention, detection and suppression of fire.

Sydney have a very strong pipeline of future work. In this diverse role, you will be supporting the Group Leader and Project Engineers, while having the opportunity to gain practical experience working on a variety of project types including retail, hotels, commercial, residential, shopping centres, industrial, healthcare, and education.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Development of fire safety strategy and presentation via sketch markups and reports

• Complete projects in terms of programme, design execution, technical risk management and overall client satisfaction

• Witness and advise in relation to fire mode response of plant and equipment under different alarm conditions (fire matrix / Cause & Effect planning)

• Work closely and develop trusted relationships with other project stakeholders, notably architects, contractors, builders and end users to achieve efficient and cost-effective solutions with a high-quality outcome

• Run and manage your own projects

• Mentor Junior staff members

• Prepare drawings and calculations in support of design concepts and determine whether the performance solution complies with the relevant performance requirements of the Building Code of Australia

• Preparation of Fire Engineering Brief (FEB) and/or Fire Engineering Brief Questionnaire (FEBQ), and develop solutions through to final Fire Engineering Report (FER)

• Liaise with local authorities, clients and consultant team

• Attend project meetings

• Contribute to the overall strategy and development of the Fire team and to our company culture.

• Adhere to Stantec professional standards, ethics and Stantec quality procedures

What we are ideally looking for:

• Hold a Bachelor of Engineering – Structural or Fire or Mechanical, or Bachelor of Science

• Ideally be a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) (Fire Safety) listed on National Engineer Register (NER) or Chartered Engineer through The Institute of Fire Engineers, or working toward this accreditation.

• Previous experience in Consulting within the Building services industry

• Knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards

• Experience in the Preparing Fire Engineering Brief and reports

• Ability to undertake scientific calculations related to fires, smoke movement and occupant evacuation

• Ability to independently undertake project and technical analysis

• Experience in CFD fire modelling and evacuation modelling preferable

• Experience in the development of Performance Solutions

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines

• Positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 28,000 employees working in over 400 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.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• 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

• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables

• Professional Memberships

• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

• Service Recognition Awards

• Employee Assistance Program

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

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.

Qualifications

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Primary Location : Australia-New South Wales-Sydney

Organization : BC-3013 Buildings-AU New South Wales

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Apr 15, 2024, 7:35:07 PM

Req ID: 240001OR

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans