B

Braun Intertec

Geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, testing services

Firestopping Inspector

Full-Time
$55k - $82k+ Employee Stock Ownership Program
Junior
St Paul, MN, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of two years of experience performing firestopping inspections.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • An International Firestop Council Inspectors certificate, or an FM or UL (DRI) test passed with a score of 80% or higher, or the ability to pass one within 30 days.
  • Knowledge and experience of the inspection and reporting process as defined by the International Building Code (IBC).
  • Familiarity with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
  • Experience with firestop systems and fire assembly ratings.
  • Experience with construction joint firestopping, penetration firestopping, curtainwall firestopping, and UL assemblies.
  • Experience training and supervising technicians.
  • Experience preparing reports and other work-related documents.
  • Project management experience.
  • Dependability, reliability, and a strong work ethic.
  • Ability to follow directions.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Safety and quality work awareness.
  • Computer proficiency.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • A valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
  • Ability to travel to project sites and company service areas nationally.
Responsibilities
  • Implement internal firestop policies, procedures, and technical processes, including reviewing Life Safety Drawings, specifications, firestopping submittals, UL systems, and special inspection reports.
  • Maintain relationships and current knowledge of codes and firestopping requirements with building officials, state officials, accreditation agencies, and auditing agencies, and apply that knowledge to the service area's business plan.
  • Manage client and vendor relationships.
  • Prepare reports and other work-related documents accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Understand and use safe work practices.
  • Assist with quality control of inspection processes and perform inspections in new construction.

About the company

Braun Intertec is an employee-owned professional services firm offering geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and construction materials testing. It works across a project life cycle—from site evaluation and subsurface exploration to foundation design, Phase I/II environmental site assessments, permitting, remediation, and materials testing with nondestructive evaluation. The ESOP-based ownership aligns employee and client interests and supports an integrated, regional service network in the Midwest, South, and Southeast. Its goal is to help public and private clients complete projects safely, on time, and to spec through thorough, accountable engineering and testing services.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

1957

Get referred to Braun Intertec

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Braun Intertec won the 2026 Minnesota Environmental Impact Award for The Heights Brownfield Redevelopment.
  • 2026 ACEC Minnesota honored Braun Intertec projects, validating technical credibility and client demand.
  • Cottonwood County awarded Braun Intertec a $66,910 landfill monitoring contract for 2026 sampling.

What critics are saying

  • NLRB case 16-CA-375385 opened in Austin in November 2025, signaling labor friction.
  • The Alabama contract dispute shows fee pressure and rework risk in testing margins.
  • A failed Concrete Science integration would dilute the July 2026 acquisition thesis.

What makes Braun Intertec unique

  • Braun Intertec’s employee-owned ESOP structure aligns 1,000-plus employees around client retention.
  • Its 2026 Chicago Concrete Science acquisition deepens petrography and concrete testing capabilities.
  • Thirty-two U.S. offices and 100-plus technical disciplines support broad geotechnical and environmental coverage.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Company Equity