Fire Alarm/Electrical Construction Inspector : 202831

HKA Enterprises; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

HKA Enterprises in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Fire Alarm/Electrical Construction Inspector to oversee installation, testing, and commissioning in an active facility, ensuring life safety codes and project specifications are met with minimal disruption.

You will inspect panels, devices, and power supplies; verify contractor work against drawings and submittals; document deficiencies; and coordinate with operations and contractors while upholding safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction inspection experience, including fire alarm/life safety
• Experience inspecting work in occupied or operational facilities
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems, installation practices, and acceptance testing

Responsibilities

• Inspect fire alarm installation, replacement, expansion, and modernization activities.
• Verify contractor compliance with drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and applicable codes.
• Inspect fire alarm panels, initiating devices, notification appliances, power supplies, and related infrastructure.
• Identify, document, and track deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with NFPA, fire/life safety codes, OSHA, and AHJ requirements.
• Witness functional, acceptance, integrated systems testing, and commissioning activities.
• Review testing reports, RFIs, submittals, punch lists, and closeout documentation.
• Prepare daily inspection reports, field notes, photographs, and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with facility personnel, contractors, project teams, and other stakeholders in an occupied facility.
• Monitor safety procedures, permits, fire watch, lockout/tagout, and operational requirements.
• Communicate schedule, quality, safety, and operational concerns to project leadership.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Documentation

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Fire protection certifications

Fire Inspector certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project documentation systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Fire Alarm/Electrical Construction Inspector to oversee fire alarm installation, modification, testing, and commissioning within an active, occupied facility. This role will ensure work meets project specifications, life safety codes, NFPA standards, and quality requirements while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.

Fire Alarm/Electrical Construction Inspector

Location: Washington, DC

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM

Pay: $55–$65/hour and Benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect fire alarm installation, replacement, expansion, and modernization activities.
• Verify contractor compliance with drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and applicable codes.
• Inspect fire alarm panels, initiating devices, notification appliances, power supplies, and related infrastructure.
• Identify, document, and track deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with NFPA, fire/life safety codes, OSHA, and AHJ requirements.
• Witness functional, acceptance, integrated systems testing, and commissioning activities.
• Review testing reports, RFIs, submittals, punch lists, and closeout documentation.
• Prepare daily inspection reports, field notes, photographs, and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with facility personnel, contractors, project teams, and other stakeholders in an occupied facility.
• Monitor safety procedures, permits, fire watch, lockout/tagout, and operational requirements.
• Communicate schedule, quality, safety, and operational concerns to project leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• 10+ years of construction inspection experience, including significant fire alarm/life safety experience.
• Experience inspecting work in occupied or operational facilities.
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems, installation practices, and acceptance testing.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, riser diagrams, and sequences of operation.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic project documentation systems

Preferred:

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Electronics, Fire Protection, or related field.
• Fire Inspector or Fire Protection certifications.
• Experience with Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell, Notifier, Edwards, or Simplex systems.
• Commissioning/integrated systems testing experience.
• Federal, critical infrastructure, or mission-critical facility experience.