Fire Alarm & Special Hazard Inspector with Security Clearance

Unofficial M.C. Dean; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean is recruiting a senior Fire Alarm & Special Hazard Inspector for government and commercial facilities. The role involves leading complex inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance of fire alarm and suppression systems, including kitchen hoods.

Up to 50% travel across the United States is required, with NICET certifications and security considerations for access. Ideal candidates hold NICET I/II in Special Hazards and Fire Alarm (II/III preferred) and bring a strong background in

Qualifications

• NICET I in Special Hazards is required.
• NICET II in Special Hazards or within 90 days is required.
• NICET II in Fire Alarm is preferred.
• NICET III in Fire Alarm is preferred.
• High school diploma with 10+ years of related experience or Technology Degree with 8+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 and clients.
• Uphold M.C. Dean's standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction in all inspection activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Safety compliance

Education

NICET I in Special Hazards

NICET II in Special Hazards

NICET II in Fire Alarm

NICET III in Fire Alarm

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. This position will require up to 50% travel throughout the United States. Certifications:

Responsibilities

• 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. Pay Range USD $38.00 - USD $40.00 /Hr.