Fire Safety Engineer

Fire Safety Engineer  

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.   

What you’ll do  

As Fire Safety Engineer in our Transport team based in Melbourne, you’ll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind.    

• Deliver fire safety engineering solutions across transport and buildings projects, supporting utilisation across both sectors. 

• Lead and contribute to fire engineering design, analysis and problem-solving using techniques such as CFD, risk assessment and pedestrian modelling  

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate fire engineering into major infrastructure and building projects  

• Provide technical guidance and collaborate with colleagues to grow capability within the team, including mentoring junior engineers  

• Contribute to a growing fire engineering capability in transport, helping shape the future direction of the team  

• Engage with clients and project teams in a proactive, solutions-focused way, supporting delivery and identifying opportunities  

What you’ll bring   

•  Registered or eligible for registration as a Fire Safety Engineer (NER + relevant state registration such as Victoria RBP)  

• Approximately 5–7+ years’ experience in fire engineering, with the ability to work autonomously  

• Experience in either transport/infrastructure or buildings, with a willingness to work across both sectors  

• Strong technical capability in areas such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD), fire risk engineering, and performance-based design  

• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to integrated project outcomes  

• A proactive, growth-oriented approach, with interest in developing capability, supporting team growth, and engaging with clients.  

How we support your growth  

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.