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Project Engineer

Jaros, Baum & Bolles
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Aug 2026
💰 $140,000/yr($95,000/yr$140,000/yr)

About the role

Join JB&B and shape the future of the built environment!

Founded in 1915, Jaros, Baum, & Bolles has been a pillar of engineering innovation in New York City for over a century.  Specializing in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), JB&B has contributed to some of the most iconic buildings.

In October 2025, JB&B joined forces with Trinity Consultants, a global consulting firm focused on the natural and built environments.  JB&B now operates within Trinity's Built Environment division, combining its deep expertise in high-performance building systems with Trinity's strengths in acoustic design, facility operations, commissioning, and technology strategy.

This strategic merger expands JB&B's capabilities and offers employees:
  • Access to a broader portfolio of international projects and clients
  • Enhanced career mobility across Trinity's global network
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration with experts in sustainability, environmental science, and digital infrastructure
 
SUMMARY OF ROLE:
Ready to work on some of the most high-profile and technically complex projects on the East Coast, especially here in New York City? As a Project Engineer at JBB, you'll join a team delivering impactful healthcare projects while also gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio across multiple sectors. Whether you're passionate about healthcare or looking to break into the space, you'll be supported by a group known for developing talent and providing hands-on mentorship. Working under one of JBB's most respected leaders, you'll collaborate directly with clients and stakeholders, contribute to highly visible projects, and build a well-rounded career without being confined to a single market sector.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Leads full design on tenant fit-out projects; key designer on base building and infrastructure upgrades; assembles complete contract documents including specifications.
  • Establishes design criteria from project proposals and assembles Basis of Design documents.
  • Leads design for all ancillary trade systems including UPS, generators, fuel oil, secondary water, and water reclamation systems.
  • Reviews shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor change orders; performs site visits and punch lists with limited supervision.
  • Assists in establishing project schedules that ensure effective use of resources and on-time delivery.
  • Holds team members accountable to deadlines and delivery expectations, regardless of their position.
  • Attends project meetings independently; provides technical expertise and communicates decisions clearly.
  • Assists in preparing proposals and managing add services; coordinates design and owner-directed changes.
  • Manages cross-discipline coordination to keep documents aligned and expectations met across the full project team.
  • Anticipates problems, addresses them proactively, and proposes solutions that prevent recurrence.
  • Reviews and supports junior team members' work for quality and completeness.
  • Actively mentors engineers, including leading JB&B University courses.
  • Communicates project goals clearly to align all team members with client expectations.
  • Contributes to department standards and firm knowledge, including The Pine.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Proficiency in discipline-specific design calculations and tools (Revit, AutoCAD).
  • Strong understanding of trade-specific scope, codes, and coordination requirements.
  • Strong understanding of documentation requirements for each project phase (SD, DD, CD, specifications).
  • Demonstrated ability to manage others and hold a team accountable to deadlines.
  • Strong verbal and written communication; comfortable leading meetings and representing the team.
  • Emerging project management skills, including proposal preparation and add services management.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering required.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience, or proven demonstration of Senior Engineer-lev

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