Senior Fire & Life Safety Field Specialist

SOCOTEC; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC, through its SLS division, seeks a diligent Senior Associate to manage field operations and perform inspections to ensure building, fire, and accessibility code compliance. The role focuses on life safety systems, collaborating with engineers and inspectors to deliver thorough reports and recommendations.

Travel to client sites is required. A background in fire protection engineering or related fields, with NICET certification or equivalent, is preferred to advance projects and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection Engineering preferred.
• 5–10 years of fire and life safety system inspection or design experience.
• Knowledge of NFPA and local fire codes.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage projects with supporting staff.
• Perform detailed inspections of fire and life safety systems.
• Verify code compliance with NFPA and local standards.
• Prepare comprehensive inspection reports with findings and actions.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and authorities to resolve issues.
• Assist in commissioning, testing, and validation of systems.
• Maintain inspection records and follow-up inspections.

Skills

Life safety systems knowledge

Strong communication

Field inspections

Code research

Travel flexibility

NICET Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection Engineering

NICET Certification (advantageous)

Job description

SOCOTEC, through its SLS division, seeks a diligent Senior Associate to manage field operations and perform inspections to ensure building, fire, and accessibility code compliance. The role focuses on life safety systems, collaborating with engineers and inspectors to deliver thorough reports and recommendations.

Travel to client sites is required. A background in fire protection engineering or related fields, with NICET certification or equivalent, is preferred to advance projects and ensure