Project Engineer - Field

jbb; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

JB&B University courses

Job summary

JB&B, a premier engineering firm in New York City, seeks a Project Engineer to lead design on high-profile healthcare projects and broaden exposure across sectors.

You will collaborate with clients, supervise junior staff, and contribute to multi-disciplinary coordination, while expanding your skills in mission-critical and data center environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• 3–4 years of experience, or proven demonstration of project engineer/senior engineer competencies.
• Candidates with additional experience in electrical engineering and mission-critical/data center environments are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Leads full design on tenant fit-out projects; base building and infrastructure upgrades; prepares complete contract documents including specifications.
• Establishes design criteria from proposals and composes Basis of Design documents.
• Leads design for all trade systems including UPS, generators, fuel oil, secondary water, and water reclamation systems.
• Reviews shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor changes; conducts site visits and punch lists.
• Helps set project schedules to ensure efficient resource use and on-time delivery.
• Mentors junior engineers and leads JB&B University courses.

Skills

Design calculations

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical 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 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 withinTrinity's Built Environmentdivision, combining its deep expertise in high-performance building systems with Trinity's strengths inaacoustic design, facility operations, commissioning, and technology 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

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.

Candidates with additional experience in electrical engineering and mission-critical/data center environments are strongly encouraged to apply.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 3-4 years of experience, or proven demonstration of project Engineer or Senior Engineer-level competencies.
• Candidates with additional experience in electrical engineering and mission-critical/data center environments are strongly encouraged to apply.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has supervisory responsibilities. The Project Engineer directly manages, reviews, and mentors junior engineering staff on assigned projects.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regularly required to sit, use hands, and communicate verbally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Required to periodically visit active construction sites; may be required to use ladders or lifts. May be exposed to indoor and outdoor environments with temperatures ranging from moderate to extreme cold or hot and other weather conditions.