Project Engineer, Building Management Systems
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
We are seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to join Building Management System(BMS) department in our New York office. The Project Engineer is a technically skilled and experienced engineer with developed communication, coordination, project management and leadership skills. The Project Engineer typically leads the design on multiple smaller projects and is the key designer on one or two larger base-building and infrastructure upgrade projects.
The Project Engineer actively participates in mentoring and development of engineers, including leading courses JB&B University. The Project Engineer is expected to proactively coordinate, communicate, problem solve across disciplines, and exhibit the ability to balance the client relationship with an understanding of the project's financial goals.
Design
- Design Building Management Systems (BMS) for commercial office buildings, laboratories, hospitals, and data centers.
- Write project specifications for building automation systems utilizing direct digital control systems.
- Leads the design on BMS Tenant fit-out projects and is a key designer on BMS base building/infrastructure upgrades.
- 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 specifications, control diagrams, point matrices and system architecture drawings.
- Reviews control shop drawings, RFI’s, Contractor change orders, performs site visits and punch-lists with limited supervision to verify that designs are being implemented accurately.
- Meet with contractors to assist in construction coordination.
- Interface with clients to determine goals and expectations of BMS design.
- Survey and analyze existing control systems for either upgrade or replacement.
- Assists in establishing an efficient project schedule for his/her project team that ensures appropriate use of resources while adhering to deadlines.
- Assists in communicating with all internal and external project members about deadlines, issues, meetings, and deliverables to project success.
- Participates in the preparation of basic proposals/add services.
- Assists in coordinating, collaborating and updating entire project team (all internal departments) on a regular basis to ensure that design documents are aligned, and deadlines and design expectations are met.
- Attends project meetings alone or with Associate/Principal and provides technical support/expertise as needed.
- Meets with supervising Associate/Principal on a regular basis to provide project updates and address any outstanding problems/issues.
- Effectively prioritizes own work; supports all staff in completing their tasks to adhere to the project schedule.
- Assists in the review of other team members’ contract documents, calculations, shop drawings, design work and routing of major distribution.
- Understands and manages the complete design process for all types and phases of projects.
- Communicates project goals clearly and consistently to align with client expectations.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
- 4-7 Years’ experience in design, installation and commissioning of building automation and temperature control systems.
- Demonstrates and embraces JB&B core values.
- Demonstrates entrepreneurial attitude toward problem solving.
- Maintains a professional demeanor with clients and coworkers.
- Develops job knowledge and technical expertise through participation in educational and professional development opportunities.
- Seeks feedback on his/her performance; takes action to enhance strengths and improve weaknesses.
- Assumes extreme ownership of his/her work both internally and externally (e.g., representing his/her trade at Client or construction meetings).
- Exhibits leadership ability within department.
- Proficient in software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, BIM).
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: $93,000 - 105,000 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.