Fire Alarm & Special Hazard Inspector

M.C. Dean; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 50%

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Fire Alarm & Special Hazard Inspector to lead inspections and maintenance of fire alarm, special hazard, and kitchen hood suppression systems across government and commercial facilities.

The role requires NICET certifications and the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance, with travel up to 50% across the United States. This senior position emphasizes advanced inspection methodologies, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with NFPA standards and safety

Qualifications

• Evidence-based inspections of fire alarm, special hazard, and kitchen hood suppression systems.
• Diagnostics and troubleshooting of complex alarm and suppression systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top-Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance.
• Document results and prepare detailed reports.
• Develop maintenance schedules and upgrade plans.
• Mentor and train junior inspectors and technicians.
• Coordinate with engineering, PM, and field teams for seamless integration.
• Provide remote technical support and perform acceptance tests with AHJs.

Skills

Technical inspections

NFPA standards knowledge

Troubleshooting

Mentoring junior staff

Education

High school diploma + 10+ years experience

Technology Degree + 8+ years experience

Ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance

Job description

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values-agility, expertise, and trust-we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

The role of Fire Alarm & Special Hazard Inspector represents the highest level of technical expertise and leadership in performing inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance of fire alarm and special hazard systems, including kitchen hoods and suppression systems. This senior-level position involves leading complex inspection and maintenance projects across government and commercial facilities, ensuring full compliance with applicable NFPA, local, and federal codes. The Fire Alarm & Special Hazard Inspector provides technical mentorship, develops advanced inspection methodologies, and ensures that all work aligns with M.C. Dean's standards for quality, safety, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute comprehensive inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance on fire alarm, special hazard, and kitchen hood suppression systems.
• Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting on complex alarm and suppression systems, providing advanced technical solutions.
• Verify compliance with NFPA 72, NFPA 2001, NFPA 17A, and other applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Document inspection results accurately and prepare detailed reports outlining system status, deficiencies, and recommendations.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules and upgrade plans to optimize system reliability and performance.
• Mentor and train junior inspectors and technicians, promoting safety, efficiency, and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and field teams to coordinate inspections and ensure seamless integration of systems.
• Provide remote technical support and serve as a subject matter expert for troubleshooting and inspection review.
• Conduct final acceptance testing and witness tests with AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) and clients.
• Uphold M.C. Dean's standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction in all inspection activities.
• This position will require up to 50% travel throughout the United States.

Certifications

• Required: Possess NICET I in Special Hazards
• Required: Possess NICET II in Special Hazards or obtain within 90 days
• Preferred: NICET II in Fire Alarm
• Preferred: NICET III in Fire Alarm

Qualifications

• High school diploma with minimum 10 + years of related experience or
• Technology Degree with 8+ years of related experiences
• This position is subject to an additional customer background check.

• Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship for access to classified information: Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance required.

Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.