Fire Systems Designer / Senior Fire Systems Designer
Location: Multiple locations across Australia
This role can be based in any of our existing office locations, depending on candidate suitability and business requirements. This is an office-based role.
About Us
Endfire Engineering is a proudly Australian-owned company with over 25 years of industry experience. Operating across Brisbane, Townsville, Darwin, Cairns, Sydney, Adelaide and New Zealand, we have built a strong reputation for quality, safety, and reliability.
We deliver fire protection services across a wide range of commercial and industrial projects, supporting diverse clients and sectors.
At Endfire Engineering, we focus on delivering practical fire protection solutions that work on-site – combining strong design capability with real project and construction experience.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Fire Systems Designer / Senior Fire Systems Designer to join our growing team.
In this role, you will be responsible for the design and delivery of fire protection systems across multiple projects, working closely with project teams, contractors and clients to deliver accurate, compliant, and buildable solutions.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working across the full project lifecycle and understands how designs translate into construction.
This role can be tailored to suit candidates with varying levels of experience, with opportunities to contribute at both designer and senior designer level depending on capability.
You will be expected to operate with a high level of autonomy and contribute to the successful delivery of projects.
Key Responsibilities
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Design and develop fire protection systems including sprinkler, hydrant, hose reel, fire detection and alarm systems
- Prepare and review detailed drawings, models and technical documentation using AutoCAD and/or Revit
- Coordinate designs with internal teams, contractors and other building services to ensure integrated, buildable outcomes
- Participate in BIM coordination and resolve design clashes
- Manage design deliverables across multiple projects, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met
- Provide technical support to project and site teams, including responding to RFIs and resolving design-related issues
- Support estimating and procurement activities, including material take-offs and design input
- Ensure all designs comply with relevant Australian Standards, codes and project specifications
About You
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Diploma in Fire Systems Design or higher (or equivalent qualification/experience)
- Relevant individual licences or accreditations (eg. QBCC Licence (Qld) or equivalent, NSW Design Practitioner, FPAS accreditation) highly regarded
- Willingness to act as, or obtain, a company nominee licence (e.g. QBCC Nominee Supervisor, or equivalent in other states) highly regarded
- Proven experience in fire systems design within a contractor or building services environment
- Strong understanding of fire protection systems (wet and dry fire) and relevant Australian Standards
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise workloads effectively
- Experience coordinating designs across multiple disciplines within construction projects
- Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver practical, buildable solutions
- Confident communication skills and ability to work with project teams, clients and site personnel
- Australian working rights
If you’re a Fire Systems Designer looking to take the next step in your career and work on projects with real impact — we’d like to hear from you.
Apply Now — shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Fire Safety Specialists since 2000, Endfire Engineering are an Australian owned and operated company and has been trading since early 2000. Endfire have the capability to Design, Engineer, Project Manage, Install, and Certify making us a one stop shop for all of your Fire Protection Needs. All of our staff are in house and we directly employ locals and bring in specialists at each project location. Endfire have a successful industry record with large scale Government funded, Industrial Projects, Private Projects and PPP installation projects. Endfire currently have offices in: Darwin, Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney, and Christchurch – NZ.
