Job Description

Are you ready to bring your energy, ideas, and passion to a team shaping the future of fire protection engineering?

WSP Adelaide is growing, and we’re on the lookout for a Fire Protection Engineer to join our dedicated team.

As part of one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, you’ll contribute to innovative, sustainable solutions across key sectors including Government, Defence, Transport, Mission Critical, and Commercial.

What You’ll Do
As a Fire Protection Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering industry‑leading fire protection design for complex building environments. You’ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary experts within our Adelaide office to support the delivery of multidisciplinary projects and help strengthen WSP’s growing presence in SA.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Delivering fire protection design (wet and dry systems) across large‑scale, complex projects with a strong focus on compliance with Australian Standards, NCC, and client requirements.
• Applying innovation and best practice to produce high‑quality documentation and cost‑effective solutions.
• Building trusted relationships with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders, representing WSP with professionalism and confidence.
• Bringing proactive, fresh thinking to technical challenges and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

About You
We’re looking for someone who is not only technically strong, but genuinely excited about contributing to Adelaide's future infrastructure.

You’ll bring:

• A Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical or equivalent) with 3+ years’ experience in Australian building services projects.
• Solid technical capability in fire protection design and documentation.
• Familiarity with Revit MEP, NavisWorks, and an understanding of BIM workflows.
• Prior experience within consulting is ideal, but we also welcome candidates from D&C backgrounds ready to step into consulting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with ease.
• A positive, energetic attitude and genuine passion for engineering excellence.

Why WSP Adelaide?
Be part of a caring and skilled team that will make a lasting impact on project across Southern Australia.
Access leadership pathways and global career opportunities across WSP’s 69,000‑strong network.
Enjoy competitive salary, benefits, and participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan.
Thrive within a workplace culture designed around wellbeing, flexibility, and professional growth.

Imagine a better future for you, and a better future for communities across WA.

Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for creating meaningful change. With WSP, you’ll help shape solutions that improve lives—locally and around the world.

Our Employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all permanent employees who want to become owners and partners in WSP’s collective success. To learn more about the world‑class programs designed to support our people, visit our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.