Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer

BRAVO is the partnership of Velocity Architectural and Engineering Services and Bradford Construction Corporation (WBE). The cooperative brings together industry leaders and technical experts with decades of experience modernizing vital infrastructure and iconic facilities throughout the New York metropolitan area. BRAVO delivers value through a full range of architectural, engineering, and construction management services, structured to promote attentive client service, responsive project delivery, and quality. Serving public and private clients across education, government, transportation, healthcare, industrial, power, and water markets from offices in New York City and Newark, NJ.

About the role

Velocity Architecture & Engineering DPC, a company of BRAVO Group, seeks an experienced Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer to contribute to public sector projects, with a focus on education and transit sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop plumbing and fire protection specifications, system narratives, and system layouts for a variety of project types and sizes.
• Establish system application, design criteria, and operational parameters independently, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and performance standards.
• Perform hydraulic calculations; size and select fire protection equipment; and layout sprinkler and standpipe systems.
• Perform storm, hot water, domestic water, and gas load calculations; size and select plumbing equipment; and layout plumbing systems.
• Lead coordination of plumbing and fire protection systems within multidisciplinary teams to ensure fully integrated design solutions.
• Participate in and support the QA/QC process through technical review of drawings, calculations, and specifications prior to submission.
• Perform construction administration and field investigation tasks for assigned projects, including site visits, responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and preparing detailed field reports.

Requirements

• At least ten (10) years of experience within a consulting or design-build firm.
• Knowledge of New York State and New York City building codes, and NFPA standards.
• Ability to think critically and assess each project, including staff allocation, independently with only high-level guidance from senior leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Latest AutoCAD experience required; REVIT experience a plus.
• Capable of using standard Microsoft Office software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Experience with NYC public agencies is strongly preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in New York is required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Accident insurance
• Life insurance
• Reimbursement of professional licenses and memberships
• Short-term disability
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$140,000 USD - $180,000 USD

Schedule

Full Time, Onsite Monday-Friday (8:30 AM - 5:15 PM)

Location: 42 W 39th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10018