Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Your role

As an engineering consultant, you will be involved in and make recommendations to clients on the fire safety of their building projects as well as their products and systems. Your role will be to work with clients to understand their problems, develop solutions, and implement them in practical ways. 

This role will expose you to a diverse range of projects and clients, offering you the opportunity to gain practical experience and knowledge across a variety of industries. You will work alongside experienced engineers and be provided with mentoring and support to grow your skills and career.

As a new graduate, working as an engineering consultant will allow you to continually develop your skills and knowledge through ongoing training and development opportunities. You will be encouraged to take ownership of your work, collaborate with colleagues, and participate in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fire testing engineering analysis of products, designs and elements of construction to evaluate the fire safety and compliance.
• Preparation of formal quotes
• Preparation of reports
• Liaise with clients and design teams and discuss / negotiate with the approval authorities
• Contribute positively to an enjoyable and productive team environment, consistent with the values of Warringtonfire Australia

About Warringtonfire Australia

Proud to be part of Jensn Hughes, Warringtonfire is one of Australia’s largest specialised fire safety engineering consultancies. We have consulting offices located in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Perth and fire resistance and reaction to fire test capabilities at our Melbourne test laboratory.

Training and development

Warringtonfire Australia is proud to support training and development from access to professional development opportunities with employer-sponsored master’s degree to on-the-job training and mentoring, Engineers Australia training programs and to Jensen Hughes Academy - our virtual place of learning designed to support your career aspirations so you can continue to expand your knowledge and skills.

Salary & benefits

Warringtonfire offers competitive salaries on top of our generous benefits package as a commitment to creating a supportive work environment.

Career progression

Warringtonfire will accompany you on your workplace journey, helping and guiding you to achieve the necessary steps to improve and build your career with us.

Work-life balance

Warringtonfire recognises the importance of a work-life balance and wants to assist you in balancing the demands of your career with the demands of your personal life. Some of the benefits we offer will help you in achieving this goal.

• Five weeks of annual leave
• Flexible working
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid Volunteer leave
• Wellbeing program
• Employee assistance program

Culture & vibe

Our company’s great culture makes it a truly special place to work. There's a strong sense of camaraderie and collaboration that permeates everything we do, and everyone is committed to helping each other succeed. Whether celebrating a big win, sharing ideas over lunch, or simply chatting in the hallway, our team is always supportive and engaged. We value diversity and inclusivity and our culture reflects this with a welcoming and open atmosphere. Overall, our company's culture and vibe are key ingredients in our success, and we're proud to be a part of such a vibrant and supportive community..

About you

The ideal candidate will possess. 

• University engineering undergraduate degree or higher
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to write clear and concise reports.
• The ability to work within a team environment.
• Prior knowledge of the National Construction Code – Building Code of Australia is an advantage but not required
• Familiarity with testing and design standards and other relevant industry standards in Australia or internationally is an advantage but not required 

Company Overview

Joining the Group

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an inclusive workforce. Research has shown that, in Australia, women, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and those from minority groups are less likely to apply for a role because they feel they will not be successful. We believe in the strength of diversity and inclusion, and we would like to strongly encourage those who identify with any of these groups to apply for a role with us.

You will be rewarded with a fun, flexible and team-based environment where our core values of People, Integrity, Performance, and Accountability are at the forefront of everything we do. Our people say so too – we are a Great Place to Work certified for a second year running. This role comes packed with perks including a hybrid flexible working model, learning and development opportunities (financial study support), modern and collaborative workspace, team bonding activities, an employee reward program, additional grant days of leave, access to our employee assistance program and so many more other benefits awaiting you as an employee of Jensen Hughes 

If you are looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a rapidly growing, dynamic organisation we would love to hear from you!