Senior Fire Safety Engineer

About DDEG

DDEG is a multi-disciplinary consultancy firm specialising in various areas of the construction industry, including Fire, Acoustics, Disability Access and many more. With offices located nationwide, we have national exposure to all building types, occupancies and configurations.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Fire Engineering team in our Hobart Office. The successful candidate will be working at the forefront of an emerging discipline alongside a small team of like-minded professionals in a positive CBD-located workplace. This role would suit an individual who is looking to expand the traditional role and make a real impact by influencing all facets of the growing Tasmanian Business through their strategic efforts.

The Role

As a Senior Fire Engineer at DDEG, your role will be critical in developing fire safety strategies and Performance Solutions across traditional projects and Bushfire offerings while driving the achievement of key business objectives. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your career and make a significant impact in the field of fire engineering

Responsibilities Include:

• Fire Safety and Bushfire Solutions
• Conducting quality assurance reviews of technical work and documentation
• Preparation of fee proposals
• Assessment & evaluation of fire safety solutions and innovations to ensure compliance with relevant building codes, and standards
• Fire engineering analysis, calculations and modelling
• Review and assist with pricing structures to ensure competitiveness and relevance
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations, fire and smoke modelling and evacuation modelling to assess fire behaviour, occupant movement and develop effective safety strategies
• Liaise directly with design team members and contractors, attending and participating in design meetings/authority meetings/site inspections and client functions
• Provide leadership and support to the team, including:
• Mentorship and training for Graduates
• Supporting the development of business initiatives and client relationships
• Assisting the State Manager with operational tasks and strategic initiatives

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 4+ years of experience as a Fire Safety Engineer
• Current Chartered Professional Engineer status or state registration (fire safety) will be viewed favourably, but is not essential
• A Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Engineering (Mechanical preferred; Civil/Structural disciplines will also be considered)
• Possession of a valid Australian driver's Licence and access to a readily available vehicle
• Extensive experience creating written reports with a strong attention to detail
• Creativity, Problem Solving and Strategic Thinking
• Proficient across Word/Excel/Outlook with a willingness to learn new software tools.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a customer focus
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team

Benefits

DDEG (Fire) values its employees' contributions and offers competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements.

We also offer the following benefits:

• Great CBD office and culture
• Regular Team Building and CPD events
• Access to Market-leading resources
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities

If you have ever considered a move to Tasmania, we welcome your application to join our supportive and dynamic team, where your professional growth will be encouraged and celebrated. Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate.

Apply

If you feel like this is the right role for you, we welcome your application. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.