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Graduate Fire Protection Engineer
GraduateFire ProtectionEngineer– Shape the Future Your Way with KBR
Ifyou’recurious,ambitiousand ready to help design a better, more sustainable world, KBR’s Graduate Development Program offers the opportunity to begin your career with purpose and real impact. The program is designed to support early‑career graduates with meaningful project experience, targeteddevelopmentand strong professional guidance.
KBR is a global engineering,scienceand technology organisation with more than 33,000 employees worldwide. In Australia, we partner with government and industry to deliver sustainable solutions across transport, water, buildings,defenceand environmental sectors. Our teams work together to solve complex challenges and create outcomes thatbenefitcommunities across the country.
The program provides practical, hands‑on experience within your chosen discipline. Graduates are embedded in a dedicated team and contribute directly to projects that create real value for communities across Australia. The work is shaped by the needs of the project and the team you join, giving you the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge in a focused and meaningful way.
Strong supportis a core part of the graduate experience.
Experiencedprofessionalsprovide mentoring, technical guidance and career advice to help you develop confidence and capability. You will also be connected to a national early‑career cohort through the IMPACT Program, offering opportunities for networking, professionallearningand peer support.
Professional development is continually encouraged. KBR covers the cost of relevant professional memberships and provides access to learning opportunities that support your growth.Additionalbenefits include wellbeing initiatives, corporate discounts and other rewards designed to support a diverse workforce.
Based in our Adelaide office, we are looking for aGraduateFire Protection Engineer to join our Building Services team. You will be heavily involved in a range of transport, buildings and Defence infrastructure projects focusing on the design of fire service systems. You will be in involved with projects across Australia but with an SA focus.
In this role, you will develop into a technical specialist within thebuilding services team, taking ownership of both established and innovative fire protection practices.
You willbe responsible forapplying relevant codes and standards to develop compliant fire protection system designs that integrate with the project’s architectural, structural, and building services layouts. The role requires close coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure fire detection, alarm, suppression, and smoke control systems are spatially coordinated, constructible, and aligned with the overall building design.The engineer contributes to design documentation, authority submissions, and construction support, resolving coordination and interface issues to achieve compliant, coordinated outcomes across all project stages.You’llalso contribute fresh perspectives and creative solutions to complex fire‑safety challengesencounteredthroughout project delivery.
To hear more about the graduate experience at KBR, you can view our video here:
This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are motivated, curious, and passionate about contributing to a safer and more sustainable future. Your strongproblemsolvingabilities, collaborative mindset, and genuine eagerness to learn will be key to your success.
We welcome applications from those who have recently completed a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline between January 2025 and December 2026.An ideal candidate will haveinterestin in HVAC, fire protection systems and 3Ddesign.
Submit an online application including your CV, cover letter,academic transcript, andincludedetails of any experience such as part‑time work, internships, volunteerrolesor extracurricular involvement.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a face‑to‑face interview to discuss their interests,skillsand motivation to join KBR. Candidates will then be contacted directly with the outcome and next steps.
Begin your graduate career with an organisation focused on innovation,learningand impact. Apply today.
