Project Engineer, Building Intelligence

JB&B

$85K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Building Systems, or a related field.
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience with building automation systems, controls integration, or smart building technology.
  • Familiarity with energy monitoring systems and communication protocols (BACnet/IP, MQTT, REST, etc.).
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop smart building designs that integrate BAS/BMS, energy meters, access control, and cloud platforms.
  • Document designs in Division 25 specifications.
  • Design data flows for energy savings and intelligent fault detection.
  • Implement data communication protocols and system integrations using standards like BACnet/IP and Modbus.
  • Integrate smart building data with analytics for predictive maintenance and energy optimization.
  • Coordinate integration requirements with senior engineers, project managers, and vendors.
  • Prepare interface control documents and conduct system performance reviews.
  • Participate in client meetings to understand goals and translate them into designs.

Benefits

  • Hybrid workplace offering flexibility to work 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.
Full Job Description
About the Role

JB&B is seeking an Engineer, Building Intelligence, to join our growing Building Intelligence/Smart Building team. In this role, you will support the design of advanced building systems that enhance occupant experience, optimize performance, and enable energy efficiency through automation. Working across a range of sectors - including commercial real estate, healthcare, and science & technology - you will help bridge the gap between traditional MEP systems and emerging digital tools, including cloud-based platforms, analytics engines, and AI-enabled applications.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in developing smart building designs that connect building automation systems (BAS/BMS), energy meters, access control, and cloud platforms.
  • Assist in documenting those designs in Division 25 specifications.
  • Help design data flows that support energy savings, system automation, and intelligent fault detection.
  • Support implementation of data communication protocols and system integrations using standards such as BACnet/IP, Modbus, MQTT, and REST APIs.
  • Support integration of smart building data with analytics platforms that apply machine learning or AI for predictive maintenance, occupancy - based control, and energy optimization.
  • Work with senior engineers, project managers, and vendors to coordinate integration requirements across disciplines.
  • Support preparation of interface control documents and system performance reviews.
  • Participate in client meetings and workshops to understand operational goals and translate them into designs.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Building Systems, or a related field.
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience with building automation systems, controls integration, or smart building technology.
  • Familiarity with energy monitoring systems, API integrations, and communication protocols (BACnet/IP, MQTT, REST, etc.).
  • Strong communication and organizational skills

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: 85,000-$110,00 annual salary

Salary ranges are posted for visibility, but can be negotiated based on candidate qualifications and years of experience.

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