BCA Engineers is seeking a highly motivated, pro-active Graduate Mechanical Engineer interested in a career in Fire Safety/Services for an exciting opportunity to join our busy Melbourne office. This individual will develop and deliver quality engineering solutions across a variety of market sectors.

As a national, full-service engineering firm with locations in Adelaide, Darwin and Melbourne, BCA Engineers has a time-honoured reputation for providing outstanding building services engineering for education, healthcare, industrial, corporate, retail, hospitality, cultural, sports & recreation as well as local/state government clients.

Qualifications and Skills:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in mechanical engineering

Eligible to attain Professional Engineering Status CPEng (Mechanical).

BCA Engineers will provide a career pathway under the direction of our highly experienced professionals

Resourceful team player possessing strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to work within project budgets and schedules.

AutoCAD and Revit knowledge preferred

Responsibilities:

Site surveys to assess, evaluate, and document existing conditions

Prepare design and construction documents in support of fire safety and fire services system design.

Conduct code assessments and incorporate applicable building and fire code requirements into the design

Complete material research and compile project data for the project.

Performing hydraulic calculations in support of fire protection designs

Prepare project specifications.

Communicate and coordinate work with project team, consultants and clients

Review shop drawings, respond to and track RFI’s.

Developing performance or alternative solutions

Reviewing drawings and specifications for new construction, renovation projects and most space layouts to ensure compliance with fire protection, exiting arrangements, and other safety features

Complete material research and compile project data for the project.

Providing expertise on the realm of fire protection engineering

Providing expert consultation on fire protection and prevention.

Conducting inspections of fire alarm and protection systems and equipment to validate compliance with fire safety/protection, fire prevention, and life safety.

Interface with building authorities Councils, Building Surveyors and fire authority (FRV)

Attend construction meetings, make periodic site observation visits

Occasional travel will be required

Australian Driver’s License essential.

Must be local (Melbourne/Victoria) candidate authorized to work in Australia.

We offer:

BCA Engineers Offer:

A supportive culture with a friendly team

An attractive salary commensurate with experience

Bonuses paid via our annual profit share scheme

Tailored career progression pathways to suit your goals and ambitions

Ongoing professional development opportunities

The majority of the work is office-based in our modern office in the Melbourne CBD, with end of trip facilities, close to public transportation and parking

Mentorship by Directors and Senior Engineers to develop your potential in a specialist field.

If you are a motivated, innovative technical professional, seeking an opportunity to advance your career, please apply to [email protected] with your resume and cover letter.