Senior Project Engineer, Field and Commissioning

Jaros, Baum & Bolles (JB&B); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

PTO & parental leave

Professional development

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Jaros, Baum & Bolles in New York City seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead MEPFP fieldwork on large projects and coordinate cross-disciplinary teams.

You will manage project testing, client relations, and ensure alignment with budget and schedule while upholding industry standards and certifications. Hybrid work arrangements and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Retro-Cx and LL87 experience.
• Professional certification (LEED, CCP, CEM, etc.).
• Understanding of all trades scope for the project.
• Strong ability to establish and maintain project deliverables.
• Familiar with design software tools such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Advanced knowledge of Energy and Building Codes for field services.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and interpret construction documents.
• Prepare project-specific inspection/test scripts and procedures.
• Direct equipment and system-level testing per requirements.
• Record testing results and document discrepancies.
• Interpret industry standards and certification program requirements.
• Ensure project processes meet certification programs.
• Review equipment performance data and identify normal/abnormal operation.
• Conduct site surveys and record technical information.
• Understand local Building Code requirements.

Skills

Project management

Communication

LEED CCP CEM

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Leadership

Client coordination

Quality assurance

Negotiation

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

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

The Senior Project Engineer is a technically skilled and experienced engineer with developed communication, coordination, project management and leadership skills. The Senior Project Engineer manages larger projects and is the key lead for MEPFP fieldwork, and a liaison for the MEPFP design team. The Senior Project Engineer is expected to proactively coordinate, communicate, problem solve across disciplines, and exhibit the ability to balance the client relationship with the project’s financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Reads, understands, and interprets construction documents (e.g. design drawings, submittals, etc.)
• Distills data from project specifications, contract drawings, and relevant code sections to prepare project-specific inspection/test scripts of multidisciplinary systems, or client-requested method of procedures, and/or system level testing documentation.
• Directs equipment and system level testing to confirm operation in accordance with project requirements.
• Records results of testing and technical description of discrepancies.
• Reads, understands, and interprets industry standards, guidelines, and certification program (e.g. ASHRAE, LEED, WELL, etc.) requirements.
• Oversees and confirms project processes are in place to meet industry certification programs.
• Approves review of equipment performance data (e.g. BMS trend data, field measurements, etc.) and identified normal and abnormal operational characteristics.
• Conducts project site surveys and records technical information.
• Has a firm understanding of local Building Code (BC) requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline from an ABET accredited program.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience.
• Specific dedicated Retro-Cx experiences, LL87 experience
• Holds a professional certification title (LEED, CCP, CEM, etc.).
• Has understanding of all trades scope of project.
• Has advanced understanding of firm/team production capacity in establishing and maintaining project deliverables.
• Has a fundamental understanding of miscellaneous design software tools applicable to MEP design (such as Revit and AutoCAD).
• Has advanced understanding of Energy and Building Codes as they relate to Field services.

What We Offer

• Hybrid workplace offering the flexibility to work both from home and the office
• Paid time off (PTO), paid parental leave and inclusive holidays.
• Training and professional development courses through JB&B University.
• Multiple employee resource groups.

Estimated compensation range:

$105,000-$120,000 base salary per 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.