Building Inspector - Midwest

Responsibilities

• Inspects buildings for fire and life safety and fire protection systems to determine compliance with local or international building codes across Commercial, Industrial, Residential, and Hospitality sectors.
• Evaluates fire protection systems including fire suppression, detection, and alarm systems.
• Reads and interprets building codes, technical manuals, drawings, instructions, and specifications.
• Identifies, records, and reports all deviations using provided tools.
• Travels to meet and communicate with building owners and managers regarding codes, inspection procedures, and compliance issues; responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information; explains policies, procedures, ordinances, and codes.
• Follows up to verify corrections of violations and takes appropriate action to ensure compliance.
• Maintains comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and standards; reviews new codes and changes to existing codes; stays aware of new methods, materials, trends, and advances in the profession through professional literature, affiliations, seminars, workshops, and training sessions.
• Adheres to high ethical and safety compliance standards, business integrity, and UL Code of Conduct, including physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Requirements

• University Degree (equivalent to an Associate’s degree) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Fire Safety Engineering preferred; related discipline plus generally five years’ experience as an inspector, building contractor, engineer, or other building-related trades.
• ICC Combo Commercial Inspector certification.
• Certified Electrical Plans Examiner.
• Knowledge to interpret building codes and ability to identify non-compliant installations.
• Good verbal communication skills with customers.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Home-based position; candidate preferred to be located close to an airport due to travel requirements.

Benefits

• Estimated salary range: $85,000 to $105,000, based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical location.
• Eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of base salary.
• Health benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• Wellness benefits: mental and financial health support.
• Retirement savings (401K) commensurate with standard rewards in each location or country.
• Paid time off: 15 days vacation, 12 days holiday (including floating holidays), and 72 hours sick time off.

About the Team

Our buildings don’t just shape our skylines—they provide the backdrop to our lives. Ensuring their safety matters. We’ve been helping to create safer structures since 1894, combining our expertise with innovative technologies to help make sure both people and property are secure. As extreme weather becomes more common, we test products and building materials to increasingly rigorous standards, from simulating tornadoes to evaluating smoke alarms. The work we do on our team is used in buildings worldwide to help save lives. Join us to build your skills, innovate solutions, and contribute to a safer world.