Design Engineer in Newington, Australia

Senior Design Engineer – Fire Protection

Force Fire | High-Impact Projects. Real Leadership.

Force Fire is an established and rapidly growing fire services business delivering complex, high-value commercial projects across data centres, high-rise office buildings, mixed-use developments, and major retail facilities.

Our growth is backed by a well-resourced, structured organisation with clear career pathways—giving designers the stability to do their best work and the opportunity to progress as the business scales.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Design Engineer . This is more than a design role—you’ll take ownership of design outcomes, driving compliance, buildability, engineering excellence, and tight coordination across trades to keep ambitious building programs on track.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-moving environment where decisions are made quickly, the latest design technology is standard practice, and strong technical leadership is recognised and valued.

You’ll work alongside a high-calibre team of designers, coaching and developing junior talent while helping shape how we design, collaborate, and deliver into the future.

The role reports directly to the Construction Manager—known for a hands-on leadership style and genuine commitment to mentoring and growing people.

️ What You’ll Be Doing

Technical Excellence

Deliver and review compliant fire protection designs aligned with Australian Standards Perform and validate hydraulic calculations Oversee CAD/Revit models, fabrication drawings, and documentation Ensure designs are practical, efficient, and construction-ready

Project & Stakeholder Management

Partner closely with Project Managers, site teams, and contractors Lead design coordination across multiple trades and disciplines Attend and contribute to design and project meetings Conduct site visits to resolve issues and maintain alignment with build progress

Commercial & Process Focus

Optimise design efficiency to support project cost and margin targets Assist with variations, procurement inputs, and contract compliance Champion systems and processes including Procore and PMO standards

Safety & Culture

Lead by example in safety, ensuring compliance with all regulations and company standards Champion Force Fire values: ownership, teamwork, hard work, safety, and adaptability

What You Bring

• Experience in fire protection design within commercial construction Strong working knowledge of Australian Standards and regulatory requirements Advanced AutoCAD skills (Revit highly regarded) Proven capability in hydraulic calculations and system design Demonstrated leadership experience—mentoring, coaching, or leading teams Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance quality with efficiency Engineering qualification (or equivalent industry experience)

Why Join Force Fire?

• Work on complex, high-profile projects that genuinely matter Step into a true leadership role with influence over design and delivery Be part of a structured, growing business with clear career pathways Join a culture that values technical excellence, accountability, and teamwork
• Competitive salary package aligned with the seniority and impact of the role A business that recognises and rewards performance, capability, and leadership

Ready to Lead?

If you’re a designer ready to take ownership, drive outcomes, and grow with a business that’s scaling fast—we’d love to hear from you.