Associate, Electrical - Data Center

jbb; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k employer match

Stock options

PTO

Employee resource groups

Job summary

JB&B in New York City is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with Data Center experience to join our Electrical Department as an Associate. Hybrid work from NYC or remote within the U.S. is available.

You will manage electrical design projects from concept through completion, collaborate across disciplines, and communicate directly with clients to ensure technical excellence and financial goals are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7-12 years of experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in design calculations and software tools (Revit, AutoCAD).
• Strong understanding of project scope and coordination with other trades.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual design for projects and guide team to completion.
• Serve as day-to-day client contact on projects.
• Manage and review project documents for timely implementation.
• Deliver technically and functionally sound project outputs.
• Present designs at internal and external meetings with confidence.
• Coordinate and update project team to meet deadlines.
• Initiate and manage design changes, proposals, and approvals.
• Execute large/complex Data Center projects from concept to completion.
• Manage staffing, resources, and project finances; support BD efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

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

Founded in1915,Jaros, Baum & Bolleshas been a pillar of engineering innovation in New York City for over a century. Specializing inmechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), JB&B has contributed to some of the most iconic buildings.

InOctober 2025, JB&B joined forces withTrinity Consultants, a global consulting firm focused on the natural and built environments. JB&B now operates within Trinity’sBuilt Environment division, combining its deep expertise in high-performance building systems with Trinity’s strengths inacoustic design,facility operations,commissioning, andtechnology strategy.

This strategic merger expands JB&B’s capabilities and offers employees:

• Access to a broader portfolioof international projects and clients

• Enhanced career mobilityacross Trinity’s global network

• Interdisciplinary collaborationwith experts in sustainability, environmental science, and digital infrastructure

About the Role

We are seeking a technically skilled and experienced Electrical Engineer - with Data Center experience to join our Electrical Department either in New York City or remote as an Associate. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer with strong technical, coordination, and leadership skills to contribute to high-impact projects and client success.

As an Electrical Engineer in the Associate role, you'll play a key role in managing and executing electrical engineering projects from design through completion. You will collaborate across disciplines, communicate directly with clients, and help ensure that both technical excellence and project financial goals are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Works with their Department Leader (i.e., Director, Associate Partner, or Partner) to develop conceptual design for projects and guides their team through project completion.
• Acts as the day-to-day Client point of contact on their projects
• Manages and reviews all project- related documents and ensures timely and accurate implementation
• Responsible for project deliverables both technically and functionally.
• Presents and explains project designs confidently at internal and external meetings.
• Coordinates and updates the project team regularly to meet design expectations and deadlines.
• Initiates and manages design changes, proposals, and approvals.
• Successfully executes large/complex Data Center projects from concept to completion.
• Utilizes staffing and project resources effectively: delegates projects thoughtfully to avoid work overload.
• Financial Management and Business Development
• Builds and maintains quality relationships with Clients and industry contacts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 7-12 years of experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in all design calculations and software tools (e.g., Revit and AutoCAD) applicable to their discipline
• Strong understanding of trade-specific scope of project, trade-related codes, and the required coordination with other trades
• Strong understanding of documentation requirements and content for each deliverable phase (e.g., SD, DD, CD and specifications)

Why Work at JB&B?

• Legacy + Innovation: Our company blends a rich history with forward-thinking design, including smart building systems and deep carbon reduction strategies.

• Collaborative Culture: With over 400 professionals, our company fosters mentorship, teamwork, and continuous learning.

• Global Impact: Now part of Trinity, our company offers opportunities to work on transformative projects across commercial, healthcare, aviation, life sciences, and data center sectors.

• Multiple office locations: New York, Boston and Philadelphia.

What We Offer

• Hybrid workplace offering the flexibility to work both from home and the office

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401k employer match and stock options

• Paid time off (PTO), volunteer program and employee resource groups

• Training and professional development courses through JB&B University

Estimated compensation range: $122,000 - $160,000 annual salary

Jaros, Baum & Bolles is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.