Hydraulics & Fire Protection Engineer
CoMade
CoMade is a strategic partner specializing in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation solutions within the infrastructure, energy, resources, and mining industries. As a project-delivery partner, their focus is on the pre-commissioning to operations phases of a project, offering rapid mobilization of specialist resources to deliver smart solutions for an efficient and effective start-up.
CoMade's vision is to become the foremost project delivery partner recognised for best-in-industry solutions. Strong culture and core values are what separate CoMade from the competition. They believe in building and setting a reputable culture, recognising, and rewarding their people who represent those core values either onsite, with clients, or in the local communities.
About this role
Love solving complex challenges? Want variety in your projects? This is your chance to lead hydraulics and fire protection design across industrial, infrastructure and building projects, from concept to commissioning. You'll set the technical standard, mentor emerging talent and work with clients who value your expertise.
- Lead the design of hydraulic services including potable and non-potable water supply, hot water systems, sanitary drainage, stormwater, trade waste systems, protection systems including fire hydrant and sprinkler systems as well as fire suppression systems including gaseous suppression systems.
- Lead the design of fire alarm systems designs including AS1670.1 detection systems, VESDA systems, linear heat detection systems.
- Undertake hydraulic calculations, system sizing and modelling, and prepare design reports, specifications and drawings.
- Ensure designs comply with the National Construction Code, AS/NZS 3500, AS 2419, AS 2441, AS/NZS 2118, AS/NZS 5601 and relevant water authority, fire authority and local council requirements.
- Manage project scope, programme, budget and deliverables for the hydraulic discipline.
- Coordinate with architects, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers to deliver integrated designs.
- Mentor, guide and review the work of off-shore engineers and designers
How you can support CoMade
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil or Hydraulic Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5+ years demonstrated experience designing hydraulic and fire protection services for industrial facilities, infrastructure projects and building services
- Proven ability to design hydraulics and fire protection services from concept through to construction.
- Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD and hydraulic calculation modelling software.
- Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, including managing scope, programme and fees
- Experience in the coordination with other consultants in the delivery of the building services packages
- Ideally experience working within a consulting environment
Why join us?
- Be part of a growing business where your work directly impacts success
- Close-knit, collaborative team environment where your input is valued
- Exposure to high-profile, technically complex projects
- Mentorship from experienced leaders in your field
- Competitive salary aligned with market demand and experience
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities to shape processes, systems, or team growth
- Barista style coffee and fresh fruit always within reach
- Offices within 1 minute of public transport
If you are interested in being part of the CoMade team, please apply or submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position
At CoMade, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals. All applicants must have full working rights in Australia.