JRS Consulting

What JRS Consulting does

JRS Consulting is a privately held, family-owned engineering consulting firm headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, that delivers electrical, fire protection, and MEP-FP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection) design and advisory services to building owners, developers, and contractors across New York City and Long Island. The firm specializes in jurisdiction-specific regulatory work — NYC Department of Buildings electrical drawings, Advisory Board (EPR) submissions, FDNY fire alarm expediting and inspection assistance, power system studies (short circuit, arc flash, protective device coordination), and 3D BIM coordination — making regulatory navigation a core part of its value proposition rather than a peripheral compliance task. Founded in 2013 by Joel Sandel, the firm was led by Sandel until his death during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, after which his wife Raizy Sandel assumed the role of President alongside CFO Shaye Finkelstein and COO Isack Hirsch.

The business operates on a project-based professional services model, with each engagement scoped and priced individually based on building type, complexity, and required services. Customer acquisition relies primarily on direct outreach, referrals from satisfied clients, and the firm's reputation in the NYC construction ecosystem, supported by a light organic social presence (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) and direct communication channels (WhatsApp, text, phone, email). Notable clients include 50 Hudson Yards, BNY Mellon Bank, Woodhull Hospital, Knickerbocker Hotel, Domino Building, Riu Plaza Times Square, and the Allure Group, reflecting repeat engagements across commercial real estate, healthcare, hospitality, and entertainment verticals. The firm reports no external funding, operates with 11–50 employees from a single Brooklyn office, and has not pursued geographic expansion beyond the NYC metropolitan area — a deliberate focus that aligns with its NYC DOB/FDNY regulatory specialization.

Name

JRS Consulting

Legal name

JRS Consulting Inc

Website

https://jrsnyc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JRS Consulting is a Brooklyn-based engineering firm delivering electrical, fire protection, and MEP design services — including NYC DOB filings, fire alarm expediting, and power system studies — to building owners, developers, and contractors across New York City and Long Island.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Consulting Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN), Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support) (BPABAHAJ)

Keywords

• Electrical engineering consulting
• Fire protection engineering
• MEP-FP design services
• NYC DOB electrical drawings
• Power system studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: JRS Consulting generates revenue through professional engineering consulting services billed on a per-project basis. Services include electrical design, fire protection engineering, power system studies, and regulatory compliance documentation. Each engagement is custom-scoped based on project requirements, building type, and complexity. The firm serves building owners, developers, and contractors requiring specialized NYC engineering expertise.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JRS Consulting is a New York City-based engineering consulting firm that delivers electrical, fire protection, and MEP-FP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection) design services for building owners, developers, and contractors. Engagements include NYC DOB Electrical Drawings, fire alarm systems design and FDNY expediting, short circuit and arc flash studies, protective device coordination studies, advisory board (EPR) submissions, and 3D BIM coordination shop drawings. Each engagement is custom-scoped per project and billed on a project basis.

Product overview

JRS Consulting is a New York-based engineering consulting firm founded in 2013 that provides specialized electrical, fire protection, and MEP-FP design engineering services for building owners, developers, and contractors. The company operates as a single integrated service offering rather than a modular software platform, delivering solutions including NYC DOB Electrical Drawings, Fire Alarm Systems Design, Advisory Board Drawings, Power System Studies, Shop Drawings, and 3D BIM Coordination. The firm serves commercial, residential, and institutional clients throughout New York City and Long Island, working on projects ranging from residential buildings to hospitals and hotels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Engineering Services Comprehensive electrical engineering solutions including NYC DOB Electrical Drawings, Service Feeder Calculations, Short Circuit Calculation Studies, Arc Flash Analysis, and Over-Current Protective Device Coordination Studies for NYC buildings and facilities.
• Fire Protection Services Fire alarm systems design drawings, NYC fire alarm expediting, on-site consulting, and FDNY inspection assistance for building owners, developers, and contractors in New York City.
• MEP-FP Design Engineering Full MEP-FP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection) design engineering services for commercial and residential buildings, including load calculations and detailed riser diagrams.
• Advisory Board Drawings (EPR Submissions) Electrical plan review and advisory board (EPR) submission services for NYC Department of Buildings approval, including power systems studies and electrical distribution analysis.
• Power System Studies Electrical power systems studies including load calculations, short circuit analysis, arc flash studies, and coordination studies for buildings and facilities.
• Shop Drawings Services Electrical shop drawings, coordination drawings, and deck shop drawings for construction projects, including 3D BIM coordination services.
• Additional Consulting Services Additional engineering consulting services spanning Security & IT design, Safety consulting, Mechanical and Plumbing engineering, Site Safety Consultant services, and Electrical Testing for buildings in NYC.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully completed over 30 notable NYC projects including major commercial buildings, hospitals, hotels, and residential developments

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Arup: Global engineering, design, and consulting firm with strong NYC presence offering MEP, fire, structural, and sustainability engineering for buildings. Broad incumbent because it competes for top-tier NYC projects where JRS also operates (e.g., Hudson Yards ecosystem) but as part of a much larger global practice.
• WSP USA: Global engineering consulting firm with a substantial NYC practice spanning MEP, structural, transportation, and environmental engineering. Broad incumbent because it offers overlapping MEP-FP capabilities but as part of a much wider portfolio and is not NYC-MEP specialized.
• Buro Happold: International engineering consultancy with NYC office providing MEP, structural, sustainability, and façade engineering. Broad incumbent because while it competes for major NYC building projects with MEP-FP services, its portfolio extends well beyond the NYC MEP-FP niche JRS occupies.

Direct peers

• Syska Hennessy Group: MEP and fire protection engineering consultancy with strong NYC presence serving commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and mission critical clients. Direct peer given the overlap in MEP-FP design services, power system studies, and NYC commercial real estate project work.
• ME Engineers: MEP and fire protection engineering firm with NYC office serving commercial, hospitality, cultural, and sports venues. Direct peer due to overlapping MEP-FP design, building performance, and code consulting for similar NYC owner/developer clients.
• AKF Group: MEP and fire protection engineering firm with deep NYC presence serving commercial, residential, and healthcare clients. Direct peer due to overlapping MEP-FP design, code compliance, and power system study offerings for similar building owner/developer customers.
• MG Engineering: NYC-headquartered MEP engineering firm with strong presence in commercial, hospitality, and institutional buildings. Direct peer due to overlapping MEP design, fire protection, and electrical engineering consulting services targeting the same NYC client base.
• Goldman Copeland Associates: NYC-based mechanical and electrical engineering consulting firm serving commercial, institutional, and residential projects. Direct peer given the similar MEP design, fire alarm, and code consulting services delivered to NYC building owners and developers.
• Jaros, Baum & Bolles: NYC-headquartered MEP engineering consulting firm specializing in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection design for commercial, institutional, and healthcare buildings. Direct peer because JRS offers the same core MEP-FP consulting services and competes for the same NYC owner/developer/contractor clients.
• Cosentini Associates: NYC-based MEP engineering firm serving commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and cultural building projects. Direct peer because both firms compete on MEP-FP design, power system studies, and code compliance work for the same NYC owner and developer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookm.facebook.com/JRS-Consulting-509532609489169
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jrs1consulting
• Instagraminstagram.com/jrs.consulting/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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