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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in hydraulics and fire protection design, with a strong focus on developing practical solutions for building services. Possesses thorough knowledge of relevant regulations and standards, along with effective communication and collaboration skills to engage with multidisciplinary teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Hydraulics DesignFire Protection DesignBuilding Services ConsultingMechanical Engineering DegreeCPEng Registration
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Hard Skills
Gravity Drainage SolutionsDomestic Hot Water SystemsCold Water DistributionSanitary Plumbing DesignFoul Water DrainageStormwater SystemsFire Protection SystemsDesign ReviewsTechnical GuidanceBuilding Act 2004 Knowledge
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationCollaboration SkillsStakeholder Engagement
Certifications & Qualifications
CPEng RegistrationAuthority to Sign ACC Producer Statements
Industry Keywords
New Zealand Building CodeBuilding Consent Authority ProcessesAotearoa New ZealandAustraliaAsia
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead hydraulics and fire protection design for complex building projects from concept through construction
- Develop practical solutions for gravity drainage, trade waste, domestic hot and cold water, stormwater and fire protection systems
- Translate architectural and project requirements into coordinated, buildable services solutions
- Provide technical guidance, design reviews and advice to engineers and project teams
- Collaborate with architects, fire safety engineers, clients and multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex design challenges
- Contribute to projects across Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and Asia
- Influence how Aurecon delivers hydraulics and fire protection services
- Strengthen Aurecon’s specialist hydraulics and fire protection capability
Requirements
What you’ll need- Demonstrated technical expertise in hydraulics and/or fire protection
- Proven record designing commercial domestic hot and cold-water distribution, sanitary plumbing, foul water drainage, stormwater and fire protection systems
- Ideally, at least six years of relevant building services consulting experience; candidates with different levels of experience may be considered where technical capability and discipline expertise are strong
- Preferably, a Washington Accord-accredited degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or an equivalent qualification
- Thorough working knowledge of the Building Act 2004, the New Zealand Building Code and local Building Consent Authority processes
- Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
- CPEng registration or authority to sign ACC producer statements is desirable
Benefits
Comp & perks- Structured technical and career development to grow specialist expertise and leadership capability
- Access to modern digital tools and technology
- Support and collaboration from technical experts across Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and Asia
- Flexible ways of working in a high-trust environment
- Support on the pathway towards professional accreditation and chartership
- Part-time or flexible working arrangements welcomed
- Recruitment adjustments available
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Recognised by the Australian Financial Review as a Best Place to Work in 2026