Entry-Level Fire Protection Inspector

Job Description

Entry-Level Fire Protection Inspector – Indianapolis, IN

Interested in this role? Apply directly today to Chaney Cornell at chcornell@actalentservices.com for immediate consideration.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Life Safety & Fire Protection Code Consultant to join a top-performing firm. This entry-level position is a unique opportunity to build a career in the specialized field of fire protection, particularly within healthcare facilities. The role involves performing on-site code compliance assessments, identifying deficiencies, and producing comprehensive documentation to support compliance and corrective actions.

The team is committed to training candidates from the ground up, making this an ideal opportunity for individuals with a relevant Bachelor’s of Science degree and minimal-to-no prior experience who are eager to learn and grow within the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel to hospital and healthcare facilities to conduct on-site life safety and fire protection code compliance reviews.
• Review architectural drawings, building design documents, and life safety plans to understand existing building features and code-required elements.
• Inspect building conditions in the field and identify features that do not comply with applicable life safety and fire protection codes.
• Photograph observed code deficiencies and clearly document each violation with written descriptions tied to the supporting images.
• Compile findings into organized documentation that communicates code issues clearly and professionally.
• Color-code and label life safety and fire protection drawings to accurately reflect required code elements and observed conditions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Education: A relevant Bachelors of Science degree, such as Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or Construction Engineering Technology.
• Experience: Minimal-to-no prior professional experience is required, as the team prioritizes comprehensive training from scratch.
• Interest: A strong interest in fire protection and life safety systems, building science, problem-solving, and fieldwork.
• Travel Readiness: Willingness to travel, typically alternating between one week in the field and one week in the office. Occasional two-week travel for larger projects may be required.
• Physical Capability: Physical ability to climb ladders and fit into smaller spaces as needed for inspections.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with contractors and clients.

Essential Skills

While prior experience is not required, the ideal candidate will demonstrate aptitude or foundational knowledge in:

• Construction design and planning.
• Fire protection design and life safety concepts.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and plans.
• Foundational understanding or interest in Fire Protection and Life Safety System Inspection.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Rare Entry-Level Access: This is a unique chance to break into the life safety & fire protection industry without prior inspection experience. The team actively prefers to train you from the ground up.
• Reputable Firm: Join a top-performing, highly respected firm in a niche and stable industry, specializing in healthcare facilities across Indiana and Ohio.
• Meaningful Work: Engage in high-impact projects that directly support safety and compliance within major hospital systems, making a tangible difference.
• Clear Career Growth: Benefit from a structured career path with potential to advance from existing-building assessments into new construction, design review, and high-profile projects, including multi-billion-dollar hospital builds.
• Structured Travel: Enjoy a predictable travel schedule (typically one week in the field, one week in-office) with all travel expenses fully covered and minimal weekend requirements.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work in two-person teams, ensuring accuracy, continuous mentorship, and ongoing learning alongside highly knowledgeable staff.
• Balanced Work Environment: Experience a relaxed, quiet, and supportive office environment on the west side of Indianapolis, perfectly balanced with hands-on fieldwork for variety.
• Industry Stability: Benefit from strong industry stability and a consistent project workload, backed by long-standing client relationships and reliable funding.

Work Environment

This role offers a dynamic split between field and office settings. Travel primarily occurs within Indiana and Ohio, typically alternating between one week on-site and one week in-office. All travel costs are fully covered, and weekend work is rare, occurring only when absolutely necessary. Fieldwork is usually conducted in pairs to ensure accuracy, facilitate mentorship, and promote ongoing learning. The office environment, located on the west side of Indianapolis in a business park, is described as quiet, relaxed, and focused on fast-paced production.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract-to-Hire position, fully onsite, based out of Indianapolis, IN.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 – $33.65/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on March 11, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.