Senior Associate, Electrical

Jaros, Baum & Bolles (JB&B); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401k with employer match

Stock options

PTO

Volunteer program

JB&B University training

Job summary

Jaros, Baum & Bolles (JB&B) is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Electrical department in our Philadelphia office. The role involves guiding projects from concept through completion, working with upper management on staff development, firm marketing, and business development efforts at JB&B.

You will lead conceptual design, serve as client contact, ensure deliverables, and present designs at meetings, while coordinating with teams to meet deadlines across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 8-14 years of engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Proficient in design calculations and software tools (e.g., Revit and AutoCAD).
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of trade-specific scope of project, trade-related codes, and coordination with other trades.
• Strong understanding of documentation requirements and content for each deliverable phase (SD, DD, CD and specs).

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual design for projects and guide team through completion.
• Act as day-to-day client contact on projects.
• Manage and review project documents for timely, accurate implementation.
• Deliver technically and functionally sound project outcomes.
• Present project designs in internal and external meetings.
• Coordinate and update project team to meet design goals and deadlines.
• Initiate and manage design changes, proposals, and approvals.
• Execute fit-out/renovation and large/complex projects from concept to completion.
• Prepare technical letters addressing design issues and code interpretations.
• Communicate effectively with project teams to manage issues and deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join the Electrical department in our Philadelphia office. This role will manage a variety of projects from concept to completion, and will work with upper management on staff development, firm marketing, and efforts to sustain and develop business at JB&B.

Key Responsibilities

• Works with their Department Leader 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 multiple fit-out/renovation projects and/or large/complex projects from concept to completion.
• Prepares technical letters/memos addressing project design issues and code interpretations.
• Presents and explains project designs confidently in internal and external meetings.
• Communicates effectively with project teams managing issues, and deliverables for project success

Minimum Qualifications

• 8-14 years of engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Proficient in all design calculations and software tools (e.g., Revit and AutoCAD) applicable to your discipline
• Strong project management and leadership skills
• 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: $160,000-$184,000 base salary per year

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.