Senior Hydraulics, Fire Protection Engineer

Beca

Senior Hydraulics & Fire Protection Engineer delivering complex designs across commercial and industrial projects. Collaboration with regional teams and commitment to high-quality outcomes are essential.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeAuckland • 🇳🇿 New ZealandSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and deliver complex hydraulics and fire protection designs across commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects
Take ownership of projects from early planning and concept design through to detailed design and construction support
Provide technical guidance, review and verification of work produced by other engineers
Build strong, trusted relationships with clients through understanding their business drivers, risks and priorities
Contribute to effective delivery through sound judgement around programme, scope, budget and risk
Mentor and coach engineers across the discipline, supporting capability development through inclusive, supportive leadership and knowledge sharing
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Beca’s national and Asia Pacific network

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated technical expertise within hydraulics and / or fire protection, with the confidence to act as a technical authority
Experience leading technical delivery, coordinating workloads and verifying the work of others
Strong construction monitoring and stakeholder engagement capability
The ability to mentor, delegate and positively influence peers and junior team members
Sound commercial awareness, including risk management, programme and budget considerations
A tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Professional registration or progress toward chartership is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities to work on complex, meaningful projects across New Zealand and the wider Asia Pacific
A supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise and judgement are valued
Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle and commitments
Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
Access to industry experts and technical leaders across our network
Relocation and immigration support for suitable candidates
A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, wellbeing initiatives and social club activities

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Hard Skills & Tools

hydraulicsfire protectiontechnical deliveryconstruction monitoringrisk managementprogramme managementbudget managementproject planningconcept designdetailed design

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcoachingstakeholder engagementrelationship buildingcommunicationcollaborationjudgementinfluencesupportive leadership

Certifications

tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineeringprofessional registrationchartership