Senior Project Engineer, Electrical

Jaros, Baum & Bolles (JB&B); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

401k match

Stock options

PTO & ERGs

JB&B University training

Job summary

Jaros, Baum & Bolles (JB&B) is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for the Electrical department in New York. The role emphasizes design leadership, coordination across trades, and delivering base-building and tenant-fit-out projects.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of five years in electrical engineering, with proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. The position offers hybrid work arrangements, a strong benefits package, and opportunities for career growth within JB&B’s expanding scope.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical engineering or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong understanding of trade-specific scope of project and coordination with other trades.
• Proficient in design calculations and software tools (Revit and AutoCAD).

Responsibilities

• Leads design for Tenant fit-out and base building/infrastructure upgrades; assembles drawings and specifications.
• Establishes design criteria from project proposals and baselines the design basis.
• Compiles contract documents for the trade areas and arranges equipment room layouts.
• Leads ancillary systems design (UPS, generators, pumps, water systems) as needed.
• Reviews shop drawings, RFIs and change orders; conducts site visits to verify implementation.
• Helps establish a realistic project schedule and drives timely task completion.

Skills

Project coordination

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in 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

JB&B is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join the Electrical department at our New York office. The Senior Project Engineer is a technically skilled and experienced engineer with excellent communication, coordination, project management and leadership skills. This role typically manages one to two smaller projects and is the key designer on larger base-building and infrastructure upgrade projects.

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.
• Establishes 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, 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.
• Assists in following up on progress and completion of tasks; holds team members accountable to completing tasks on time regardless of his/her position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 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

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: $100,000-$115,000 a year.

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.