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Fire Alarm Installer

Insight Global

Chantilly, VA • $33.00 to $38.00 / hr • 11/7/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Duration: Permanent

Salary: $31-$36/hour, approximately $64K-$75K annually

Location: Onsite/field-based, location not provided

Schedule: Full-time, exact hours not specified

Relocation: Local candidates preferred; relocation package not specified

Interview:

Must-Haves:

  • 3-5 years of relevant construction experience
  • Electrical and/or low-voltage background
  • Experience leading installations on larger, complex projects
  • Ability to supervise and direct other installers
  • Strong understanding of electrical and low-voltage system plans
  • Ability to read blueprints, schematics, design drawings, and specifications independently
  • Strong knowledge of wiring and labeling methods
  • Experience with cable support installation, includingJ-hooks, raceway, and conduit
  • Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
  • Proficient with hand and power tools
  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
  • Strong customer service and communication skills

Plusses:

  • Fire Alarm & Life Safety experience
  • NICET Level II or higher
  • Journeyman Electrician License
  • Experience programming and commissioning systems
  • Experience with Fire, Security, and/or Building Automation systems

Day-to-Day:

  • Lead installation activities on larger and more complex projects
  • Install and wire Fire Alarm, Security, and/or Building Automation systems
  • Perform system programming, start-up, and checkout
  • Complete system certification and testing activities
  • Provide customer training on installed systems
  • Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and system plans
  • Install conduit, raceway, J-hooks, cabling, and other cable support systems
  • Supervise and provide direction to other installers
  • Complete assigned projects within established budgets and schedules
  • Work independently with minimal supervision

Job Description:

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Electrical Installer for a top fire, life-safety, security, and building systems integration client. This individual will lead electrical and low-voltage installations on larger, complex projects while supervising other installers in the field. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of construction experience with a strong electrical or low-voltage background, be comfortable reading blueprints and wiring diagrams independently, and have experience with conduit, raceway, cable support, system start-up, and commissioning. Fire alarm experience, NICET II+, and a Journeyman Electrician License are strong plusses.