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# Senior Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer at BRAVO - A Cooperative Company

- **Company:** BRAVO - A Cooperative Company
- **Location:** New York New York, United States
- **Compensation:** $140k–$180k
- **Posted:** 2026-04-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-16
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bravo/jobs/5200474008

## Job description

## INTRODUCTION

BRAVO is the partnering of Velocity Architectural and Engineering Services and Bradford Construction Corporation (WBE). The cooperative brings together some of the industry’s most distinguished leaders and technical experts, united by their decades of experience modernizing vital infrastructure and iconic facilities throughout the New York metropolitan area. BRAVO delivers value to its clients by offering the full-breadth of architectural, engineering, and construction management services through an efficient organization that is structured to promote attentive client service, responsive project delivery, and quality. Through our offices in New York City and Newark, NJ, BRAVO’s family of companies serve public and private clients covering a wide-range of markets, including education, government, transportation, healthcare, industrial, power, and water.

WHY BRAVO?

At BRAVO, you will find a wealth of opportunities to create the career you’ve always imagined. We support, encourage, and empower our people by providing an environment where everyone has an opportunity to succeed. BRAVO brings amazing people together to make amazing things happen. We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, committed to remaining client-focused, agile, responsive, and accountable to our valued clients and the communities we serve.

BRAVO offers excellent benefits including:

- 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

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 projects.

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.

Minimum 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.

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

Salary $140,000—$180,000 USD

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

## About BRAVO - A Cooperative Company

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: BRAVO is a cooperative of architecture, engineering, and construction management firms that delivers full-service, cross-disciplinary solutions for public and private sector clients in the New York and New Jersey region.
- **Entity Type**: Private (cooperative)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States (42 West 39th Street, 7th Floor)
- **Founded**: 2015
- **Founders**: Sandra Wilkin (Founder & Chairwoman of the Board, Bradford Construction Corp.) and Mashiyat Ashraf, AIA (President & Chief Architect, Velocity Architecture & Engineering Group) – the cooperative brings together these two firms.

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management (A/E/C)
- **Target customers**: Government agencies (NYC School Construction Authority, MTA, NYC Small Business Services), transit authorities, educational institutions, healthcare, corporate and industrial clients
- **Mission statement**: “To build the future by bringing together businesses and providing cross-disciplinary solutions to our clients and communities.”

## Products & Services
For each major offering:
- **Architecture & Engineering (Velocity)**: Architectural design, MEP engineering, structural analysis, sustainable design/LEED, BIM, fire protection, resiliency planning, regulatory filings, and construction support.
- **Construction & Program Management (Bradford Construction)**: Construction management, program management, owner’s representative services, MWLBE mentorship & training, constructability review, value engineering, scheduling, cost estimating, and business development consulting.
- **Combined Services**: Full lifecycle project delivery from feasibility studies through post-construction support, including interior design, 3D modeling, and professional staffing.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private cooperative)
- **Key Metric**: Total employees ~54 (as of mid-2026, +7.9% YoY); active job postings: 13 (as of July 2026)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors; key clients include MTA, NYC School Construction Authority (SCA), Con Edison, NYC Small Business Services, Manhattan University, and various NYC public schools.
- **Growth Signals**: Yearly headcount growth of 7.9%; expanding project portfolio in education, transit, and government sectors; active hiring with 13 open positions (monthly job postings up 62.5%).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Cooperative structure** that combines architecture/engineering expertise with a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) construction firm, enabling seamless, integrated project delivery.
- **Deep government and institutional relationships** in the NYC/NJ market, with a track record of large-scale public projects (e.g., MTA fire alarm systems, NYCSCA capital programs, school additions).
- **MWLBE mentorship programs** that position the firm as a leader in equity and inclusion within the construction industry.
- **Full-service offering** reduces client coordination overhead and ensures design-build continuity.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue to grow public sector contracts in education, transportation, and civic infrastructure.
- Expand mentorship and training programs for emerging MWBE firms to strengthen the regional contractor ecosystem.
- Emphasize sustainable design and electrification projects (e.g., fossil fuel reduction, heat pump systems) in alignment with NYC climate goals.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment with a focus on mentorship and professional development. The firm values “sincerity, integrity, accountability, open communication, and stewardship.”
- **Work Arrangement**: Likely office-based in New York City (multiple locations in Manhattan); project sites across the metro area.
- **Perks**: Competitive benefits package, 401(k) plan, opportunities for professional certifications, and the chance to work on “transformational projects that shape cities and communities.”
- **Employee Sentiment**: LinkedIn rating of 2.9/5.0 (13 reviews) – career opportunities scored 3.6, work-life balance 3.1, culture 3.2. Mixed but positive on career growth.
- **Hiring Activity**: 13 active job postings (as of July 2026), including roles for project architects, electrical engineers, cost analysts, and program managers.

## Sources
1. [bravoinc.com](https://www.bravoinc.com/who-we-are/) – Company overview, mission, leadership
2. [bravoinc.com](https://www.bravoinc.com/what-we-do/) – Services offered (architecture, engineering, construction management)
3. [bravoinc.com](https://www.bravoinc.com/our-projects/) – Project portfolio (MTA, NYCSCA, Con Edison, etc.)
4. [bravoinc.com](https://www.bravoinc.com/careers/) – Careers page with values and benefits
5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravo-inc-nyc) – Company details, employee count, growth, ratings, job postings

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