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Senior Project Engineer, Building Management Systems

JB&B
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025
Who We Are
Jaros, Baum & Bolles (JB&B) is a MEP engineering firm headquartered in New York City with additional offices in Boston and Philadelphia. For over 100 years, JB&B has leveraged cutting-edge technologies with sound engineering practices to create building designs that have transfigured the skyline, reimagined healthcare, and brought us closer to a sustainable, low-carbon future.

We foster a collaborative, high-performing culture in which our employees share the common goal of creating a progressive, inclusive, and fun work environment. JB&B values the voices and opinions of our employees. We are a team. We are a community. 

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 typically manages one to two smaller projects and is the key designer on larger base-building and infrastructure upgrade projects. 

The Senior Project Engineer actively participates in mentoring and development of engineers, including leading courses in
JB&B University.  The Senior Project Engineer assists an Associate/Partner as a project leader and 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. 
 

Overall Responsibilities:
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 architectural 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.
  • Evaluate new BMS products.
  • Survey and analyze existing control systems for either upgrade or replacement.
Project Management
  • 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/Partner and provides technical support/expertise as needed. 
  • Meets with supervising Associate/Partner on a regular basis to provide project updates and address any outstanding problems/issues. 
Team Management and Development
  •  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.   

Qualifications:
  • 5-7 Years’ experience in design 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.
  • 5-7 Years' experience in design of building automation and temperature control systems.
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
  • Proficient in software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, BIM). 

Working Conditions:
  • The position requires sitting, walking, and, at times, prolonged standing.  Will be requested to visit construction sites and may be required to use ladders or lifts.  The work requires both indoor and outdoor activity in temperatures ranging from moderate to extreme cold or hot and other weather conditions.  May require lifting of equipment.

What We Offer:
Our employees are our greatest strength. We invest in our people and support their needs.
  • Hybrid workplace offering the flexibility to work both from home and the office
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401k employer match.
  • Paid time off (PTO), paid parental leave and inclusive holidays.
  • Training and professional development courses through JB&B University.
  • Multiple employee resource groups.
  • Volunteer program.

Estimated compensation range: $100,000-$122,000 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. 

 

Salary : $100,000 - $122,000

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