Senior Fire Protection Engineer Title: Senior Fire Protection Engineer
Our purpose is, together, deliver infrastructure for a better tomorrow. In Australia, KBR employs nearly 1000 people with offices in each state. Our project delivery track record, industry profile and strong relationships have enabled us to grow significantly, and we continue to expand. This continued growth allows us to offer unrivalled opportunities to our staff in terms of career paths, career development and project exposure.
Creating a superb culture is also huge for us and a key part of our success and growth. At KBR, culture is not just a meaningless word. Genuine collaboration across the business is integral to how we work. As a company, KBR has created an open, inclusive organisation where people matter, are valued, and cared about. By joining KBR, you can be assured that you are joining a team that pulls in the same direction and shares common values.
We are renowned for working in partnership with our clients and construction partners to deliver exceptional outcomes based on our collaborative approach and our "One Team" value.
The Opportunity KBR has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join our Building Services team in Sydney. This is a key role in the business and a great opportunity for someone looking to join a global company and take the next big step in their career. You will be heavily involved in a range of transport, buildings and Defence infrastructure projects focusing on the design of fire service systems.
This role works under general supervision as a technical specialist and performs all conventional aspects of Fire Protection while also devising new approaches to problems encountered. You will have an opportunity to plan, schedule, and conduct work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Who are you? As a Fire Protection Engineer, you will have experience in preparing and reviewing reports and technical specifications including design of wet and dry fire services. The ideal candidate will have the ability to prepare and verify designs and calculations (including self-checking) using either manual methods or with the aid of computer programs through both concept and detailed design. Initiation of good relationships with clients (both internal and external) is essential to this role.
You will also have the following skills and experience: Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Mechanical) or Diploma of Fire Systems Design (CPC50520) and NSW registered certifier C14 (building hydraulics) certification. Design and document a range of wet and dry fire services systems. Read and interpret Fire Engineering Briefs/Reports. Thorough knowledge of relevant standards and NCC. Knowledge and experience of the project lifecycle. Knowledge of engineering design processes for infrastructure projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of Revit MEP is desirable. Ability to work closely with senior and junior engineers. On the career pathway to registration as a Chartered Engineer / Chartered Professional Engineer / Registered Professional Engineer Queensland. At KBR, we value you – here's how In addition to working on some fantastic projects, KBR offers an array of benefits focused on providing our people with a great working environment, continual career development, family friendly flexible work arrangements and work/life balance. Our culture, and our genuine focus on our people is a major factor in our success and we want you to be part of our journey.
Typical benefits include: Industry leading salaries, reviewed annually. 20 Days Leave per year + an additional day off per month (32 days in total). Salary packaging and Novated leases. Paid professional membership fees. Life/Health insurance discounts. Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time). End of trip facilities. Employee stock purchase plans. Paid parental leave. Personal Career development plans. Growth and promotion opportunities. Diversity and Inclusion support. KBR has all the benefits of a global organization with a local company feel. You'll get to know everyone in the Australia business and won't just be a number.
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KBR values an inclusive and diverse work environment, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.
About Us KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.
In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what's right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.
We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.
Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.
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