Project Engineer - Electrical

JB; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace

401k match and stock options

PTO and volunteer program

JB University

Career development

Job summary

JB is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Electrical Department in our New York office. You will manage electrical projects from design through completion, collaborating across disciplines, communicating with clients, and ensuring technical excellence alongside project financial goals.

You will lead tenant fit-out and base building design, assemble contract documents, coordinate with trades, and support schedules to meet deadlines on high-profile projects in NYC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 3–6 years of experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in design calculations and software (Revit, AutoCAD).
• Strong understanding of trade-specific scope and codes; coordination with other trades.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for Tenant fit-out projects and base building upgrades; assembles riser diagrams, schedules, and floor plans; participates in specification writing.
• Assemble basis of design documents and design criteria from project proposals.
• Assemble complete contract documents for the trade including layouts of main equipment rooms and shafts.
• Lead design for ancillary systems (UPS, generators, pumps, etc.) and coordinate related drawings.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, change orders; perform site visits and punch-lists with limited supervision.

Skills

Excellent communication

Oral and written communication

Project coordination

Strong design calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

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

About the Role

We are seeking a technically skilled and experienced Project Engineer to join our Electrical Department in our New York office. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with strong technical, coordination, and leadership skills to contribute to high-impact projects and client success.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the design on Tenant fit-out projects and is a key designer on base building/infrastructure upgrades; assembles riser diagrams, schedules, and floor plans; participates in specification writing.
• Assists in establishing design criteria from the project proposal and assembles basis of design documents.
• Assembles a complete set of contract documents for their trade including the lay out main equipment rooms, closets, shafts, risers, etc.
• Leads design for their trade’s ancillary systems required for a project and can assemble scope associated drawings with these systems (e.g., UPS, generators, fuel oil, secondary water pumps, water reclamation system, etc.).
• Reviews shop drawings, RFI’s, Contractor change orders, performs site visits and punch-lists with limited supervision to verify that designs are being implemented accurately.
• Assists in establishing an efficient project schedule for his/her project team that ensures appropriate use of resources while adhering to deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
• 3-6 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)
• Proficient in all design calculations and software tools (e.g., Revit and AutoCAD) applicable to their discipline

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: $93,000-$100,000 annual salary Salary ranges are posted for visibility, but can be negotiated based on candidate qualifications and years of experience.

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.