About the Role
The Hydraulic Engineer – Fire Trucks is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting hydraulic systems for fire trucks and other specialist emergency vehicles. This role involves preparing hydraulic schematics and technical documentation, selecting components, and ensuring that systems meet vehicle, operational, safety, and project requirements. The position requires strong knowledge of hydraulic circuits, pumps, valves, cylinders, piping, and fluid power systems, as well as the ability to coordinate with mechanical, electrical, production, and procurement teams. The Engineer provides technical support throughout the vehicle build, testing, and commissioning process, ensuring designs are reliable, maintainable, and aligned with applicable standards and the company practices.
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Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop hydraulic systems for fire trucks, including firefighting equipment, vehicle functions, and other specialist applications.
- Prepare hydraulic circuit diagrams, schematics, layouts, installation drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and technical specifications.
- Select and size hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, reservoirs, filters, hoses, pipes, fittings, and other system components.
- Review project specifications, client requirements, and vehicle configurations to develop suitable hydraulic system solutions.
- Perform hydraulic calculations and technical checks for flow rate, pressure, power, system capacity, heat generation, and component compatibility.
- Coordinate hydraulic system interfaces with chassis, power take-off (PTO), firefighting pumps, water and foam systems, electrical controls, and vehicle structures.
- Ensure hydraulic layouts and installations support safe operation, accessibility, serviceability, and efficient use of available space.
- Coordinate with Design, Engineering, Production, Procurement, Quality, suppliers, and customers throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review supplier drawings, datasheets, and technical proposals, and confirm that proposed components meet project requirements.
- Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, system flushing, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
- Investigate hydraulic system faults, identify root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure designs and completed installations comply with applicable regulations, safety requirements, customer specifications, and the company engineering practices.
- Maintain accurate engineering records and contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement activities.
- Perform other related engineering duties assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
- A diploma or equivalent technical qualification combined with substantial relevant experience may also be considered.
- Training or certification in fluid power or hydraulic systems will be an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in hydraulic system design, engineering, or technical support.
- Experience designing or supporting hydraulic systems for fire trucks, emergency vehicles, heavy vehicles, mobile equipment, or special-purpose vehicles is preferred.
- Practical experience with hydraulic pumps, PTO-driven systems, valves, cylinders, pipework, hoses, and fluid power components.
- Experience supporting vehicle builds, hydraulic installation, testing, commissioning, and fault diagnosis.
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of hydraulic principles, circuit design, component selection, and fluid power system operation.
- Ability to prepare and interpret hydraulic schematics, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar engineering design software; experience with 3D CAD tools is an advantage.
- Knowledge of hydraulic testing, system commissioning, troubleshooting, and safe working practices.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
