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Join our team of intelligent and collaborative Changemakers and make your mark on tomorrow! In this role, you will work with our Brisbane Building Services Technical Leaders on local and national projects as a Fire Protection Intern.

You will develop your future ready skills across a diverse range of projects within the built environment. Fire Protection Engineers form a very important role within the Building Services Sector – they design safeguards that aid, suppress and control the effects of fire and smoke within a property, protecting the people and the environment they occupy.

You will have the opportunity to engage your engineering knowledge in real time and develop your design skills in fire detection, passive and active systems and barriers. You will help your peers and managers in conceptual design and engineering, project management and stakeholder engagement. This is your chance to work with industry leaders to make an impression and influence the designs of the future within the local and greater national community we live in today.

At WSP, we are committed to nurturing and developing the next generation of diverse Changemakers through mentorship and structured development programs. Being part of an inclusive global firm, you will have access to a variety of opportunities, and the support you need to progress your career and make your mark from day one.

Our Property and Buildings team is a world-leading management and technical consultancy operating across all sectors. We are passionate about tackling the complex and sophisticated challenges of the built environment and delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to create accessible, resilient and liveable communities. Our recent projects include: 

• The Queens Wharf
• Ipswich Hospital
• University of Queensland
• High level clearance defence facilities 

What you will do

Your path as an intern will be a blend of training and on the job learning which will enhance your professional, personal and relationship building skills, providing you with a wide range of development opportunities on your journey to become an emerging professional and beyond. You will:

• Learn about the building services sector and the fundamentals of Fire Protection Engineering and its importance in the built environment 
• Support and be part of a large team working on engineering designs such fire sprinklers, smoke detectors, alarm systems and how this connects to the fire brigade emergency calling systems as well as the practical day to day i.e. dealing with suppliers and undertake equipment selections whilst incorporating engineering principles in accordance with the Australian Standards and Building Codes
• Learn new skills in using design software packages (Revit, Navisworks)
• Attend site meetings, site inspections, liaising with clients and internal stakeholders

About you

This is a 6month internship opportunity with a view for the successful candidate to ascertain a full-time graduate position with the Brisbane Building Services Team. To be considered for the role, please ensure you can fulfil the following:

• Have graduated or in your final year at university
• Studying (or graduated with) an Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Fire or Civil Engineering Degree 
• Available to work at least 4 days a week though full-time hours are preferred

How to apply 

Do you know what THE single most important aspect of being successful in a consultancy is? Well, it’s in the name… it is your ability to be consultative. Combined with your technical and analytical skills, your ability to advise and support your clients’ needs confidently (ensuring best practice) to the highest level will guarantee your success in our industry. As part of your application please provide: 

• A resume
• Academic results (or results so far)
• A letter, no longer than one page (A4), answering the following question: What interests you the most about the Fire Protection sector?
• Closing date for application 28th of February 2024

About WSP

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms, bringing together approximately 4,500 talented people across 14 offices in Australia. We have committed to halving the carbon footprint of our designs and advice by 2030. Our sustainable solutions and Future Ready™ projects will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. 

We are recognised as a GradAustralia Top 100 employer and an AAGE Top 75 graduate employer. Our vibrant workplace culture is an important part of what makes our firm a great place to work. Join the Emerging Professionals Network, an active group focused on helping you to develop your leadership skills and professional networks.

WSP prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people by offering flexible working, 12 months parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and competitive remuneration among many more benefits designed to help you shine.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse, and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a ‘Stretch’ level Reconciliation Action Plan. Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LQBTQI+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.

Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP.