Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer

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

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

Job Description: Velocity Architecture & Engineering DPC, a company of BRAVO Group, has an opening for an experienced Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer to contribute to public sector 

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop plumbing and fire protection specifications, system narratives, and system layouts for a variety of project types and sizes, with a focus on education and transit sectors.


• Establishes system application, design criteria, and operational parameters independently, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and performance standards.


• Performs hydraulic calculations; sizes and selects fire protection equipment; and layouts sprinkler and standpipe systems.


• Performs storm, hot water, domestic water, and gas load calculations; sizes and selects plumbing equipment; and layouts plumbing systems.


• Leads coordination of plumbing and fire protection systems within multidisciplinary teams to ensure fully integrated design solutions.


• Participates in and supports the QA/QC process through technical review of drawings, calculations, and specifications prior to submission.


• Performs construction administration and field investigation tasks for assigned projects, including site visits, responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and preparing detailed field reports.

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in New York


• 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.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field. #LI-Onsite