Day-Shift Fire Alarm & Electrical Construction Inspector

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. seeks an experienced Fire Alarm/Electrical Construction Inspector to support fire alarm system installations within an active, occupied facility. You will lead QA, ensure safety, and coordinate contractors, facility staff, and project managers.

This on-site role requires deep knowledge of life safety codes, NFPA standards, and construction practices to minimize disruption to ongoing operations while ensuring compliance with contract requirements.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum 10 years of construction inspection experience, including significant experience with fire alarm systems and life safety projects.
Demonstrated experience inspecting projects within occupied or operational facilities.
Strong knowledge of fire alarm system components, installation practices, and acceptance testing procedures.
Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, riser diagrams, sequence of operations, and technical submittals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic project management/documentation systems.

Responsibilities

Perform daily inspection of fire alarm installation, replacement, expansion, and modernization activities.
Verify contractor compliance with project plans, technical specifications, approved shop drawings, and contract requirements.
Inspect installation of fire alarm control panels, initiating devices, notification appliances, communication pathways, power supplies, and associated infrastructure.
Monitor workmanship and installation methods to ensure compliance with industry standards and manufacturer recommendations.
Identify, document, and track deficiencies requiring corrective action.
Verify compliance with applicable building codes, fire codes, life safety requirements, and AHJ regulations.
Review system installations for NFPA standards and project-specific requirements.
Monitor impairment procedures, temporary protection measures, and fire watch activities when required.
Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of life safety systems throughout construction activities.
Operate Facility Coordination and coordinate daily activities within an occupied environment.
Review planned outage requests and ensure proper stakeholder notification procedures are followed.
Monitor contractor adherence to access restrictions, permit requirements, and operational constraints.
Witness and document functional testing, acceptance testing, integrated system testing, and commissioning activities.
Verify proper operation of devices, circuits, communication networks, monitoring systems, and supervisory functions.
Review contractor testing reports, inspection forms, and closeout documentation.
Ensure deficiencies identified during testing are corrected and retested before acceptance.
Prepare detailed daily inspection reports documenting work activities, contractor progress, observations, and issues.