Fire engineer, Kaipūhanga ārai ahi
Also known as
- Fire protection engineer, fire risk assessor, fire safety engineer, senior fire engineer
Fire engineers study and design fire protection systems, materials and equipment to protect people and property against fire and related hazards.
Your pay could be
$66K
Lower
$85K to $152K
Most common
$193K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
6 years
Fire engineers
- usually work regular business hours but may be on call
- usually work in offices and construction sites and may travel locally
- may work in hazardous conditions
- need to be methodical, practical and safety conscious
Tasks
- design fire prevention, detection and control systems
- inspect sites and facilities
- give health and safety recommendations
- ensure fire safety compliance
- maintain and repair equipment
- install fire response systems
- prepare technical reports
- find and fix operational problems
- teach health and safety standards
Investigative
Practical
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- a bachelor's degree in structural engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or a similar area
- a Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering
- experience in similar work
You may need
- to be a member of Engineering New Zealand
- to be a member of the Institution of Fire Engineers New Zealand
- to be a member of Society of Fire Protection Engineers New Zealand
- to be registered as a Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineering New Zealand
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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