Project Engineer, HVAC Engineer, MEP

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.

As part of this strategic merger, JB&B’s employees gain access to a broader portfolio of international projects, enhanced career mobility across Trinity’s global network, and interdisciplinary collaboration with experts in sustainability, environmental science, and digital infrastructure.

We are seeking a Project Engineer to join the HVAC department at our New York office. The Project Engineer is a technically skilled and experienced engineer with excellent communication, coordination, project management, and leadership skills. The role requires proactive coordination, cross‑disciplinary problem solving, and the ability to balance client relationships with an understanding of project financial goals.

As a Project Engineer, you will manage and execute electrical engineering projects from design through completion, collaborate across disciplines, communicate directly with clients, and help ensure that both technical excellence and project financial objectives are achieved.

• Lead the design on tenant fit‑out projects and serve as the key designer on base building or infrastructure upgrades; assemble riser diagrams, schedules, and floor plans; participate in specification writing.
• Assist in establishing design criteria from the project proposal and assemble basis of design documents.
• Compile a complete set of contract documents for the trade, including layout of main equipment rooms, closets, shafts, risers, etc.
• Lead design for the trade’s ancillary systems required for a project and assemble scope‑associated drawings with these systems (e.g., UPS, generators, fuel oil, secondary water pumps, water reclamation system).
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, contractor change orders; perform site visits and punch‑lists with limited supervision to verify accurate design implementation.
• Assist in establishing an efficient project schedule for the team that ensures appropriate use of resources while adhering to deadlines.

• 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 the discipline.
• 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 (e.g., SD, DD, CD, and specifications).

• Hybrid workplace offering flexibility to work from home and the office.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) 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.

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.