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About the role
We are seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join our well networked Fire Services team on a full-time basis. We are a collaborative team working on iconic and exciting projects including retail, hotels, commercial, residential, shopping centres, industrial, defense, mission critical, healthcare, correctional and education, across Australia and NZ.
Ideally you will have a background in Fire Protection Engineering and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. The role will enable the successful candidate to develop in a professional and personal sense and to forge a challenging and rewarding in career path in a successful consultancy.
Day to day tasks would involve:
Responsible for planning and managing projects from initial concept and briefly, through to installation and commissioning.
Demonstrate technical knowledge, providing oversight and supervision to ensure successful project delivery.
Provide technical competence in the planning and design of Fire Protection Services (not limited to Automatic Sprinkler System, Fire Hydrant Systems, Fire Hose Reel, Fire Detection / Emergency Warning Systems, Portable Fire Extinguishers / Fire Blankets, Gas Suppression / Water Mist Systems) for complex projects.
Represent Stantec externally to Clients, playing a senior and active role in managing these relationships.
Prepare and present presentations to external clients.
Keep up to date with deliverables and meet project timeframes.
Provide input throughout the Construction phase by attending meetings and conducting site inspections.
To be successful for this role you'll need:
Experience working within a design consultancy environment.
Degree qualified.
Ideally have experience planning and managing successful projects.
Technical knowledge of the National Construction Code (NCC) and Relevant Australian Standards.
Ability to review Fire Engineering Brief (FEB) and Fire Engineering Report (FER) and liaise with Fire Safety Engineers to establish Fire Safety Engineering Performance Solutions.
Familiar with local fire system certification processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Positive, can-do attitude
Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
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
A large break-out room with table tennis and pool table facilities.
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.
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