Senior Fire & Risk Engineer

AECOM Spain Building Services Engineering team is a highly qualified group of professionals experts in offering the best solutions to international clients needs all around the world.

Our team as part of the continued growth of our business is looking for a Senior Fire & Risk Engineer to support the plan and who has is looking to further develop their experience in delivering multi-disciplinary projects. These projects span a diverse range of construction sectors including among others Industrial Healthcare Education Leisure Aviation Commercial and Defense.

Working within a dynamic highly motivated and driven team you will be part of our project delivery mentor our junior staff and develop our future engineers. As a Senior Fire & Risk Engineer you will contribute to the winning management and delivery of moderate to large scale projects. 

This role will define and deliver advanced fire safety solutions across the full lifecycle of buildings and industrial facilities combining rigorous code compliance with performance-based engineering and deep materials behavior knowledge.

Scope of Responsibilities

The Senior Fire & Risk Engineer will:

Will evaluate reaction-to-fire and fire resistance of materials and assemblies (heat release rate smoke/opacity toxicity charring/insulation thermal degradation) interpret and apply test standards (e.g. EN 13501 series ASTM E84/E119 UL 1709/263) and translate results into conservative buildable specifications.

Will lead performance-based designs utilizing computational tools (e.g. CFD for smoke/tenability structural fire analysis egress simulation) where prescriptive paths are insufficient.

Will engineer passive measures including compartmentation strategy fire-resistancerated assemblies firestopping systems penetrations and joints design fire doors and dampers and façade fire safety; will coordinate structural fire protection (e.g. SFRM/intumescent) with elevated-temperature performance objectives.

Will develop egress strategies and life safety plans with occupant loads travel distances exit capacity and performance-based egress modelling when warranted.

Qualifications :

Will hold a bachelors degree (or higher) in Fire Protection Engineering or a closely related discipline (Mechanical Chemical Materials or Structural with fire specialization).

Will demonstrate proficiency with international and local codes/standards (e.g. NFPA suite IFC/IBC EN/BS FM Global Data Sheets) including performance-based design frameworks and equivalency methodologies.

Additional Information :

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time