Project Engineer - Electrical

JB&B

$93K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
  • 3-6 years of experience in related engineering fields
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient in design calculations and software tools like Revit and AutoCAD
  • Strong understanding of trade-specific scopes, codes, and coordination with other trades
  • Familiar with documentation requirements for various design phases

Responsibilities

  • Lead design on tenant fit-out projects and base building upgrades
  • Establish design criteria and assemble basis of design documents
  • Create complete sets of contract documents, including equipment layouts
  • Oversee design for ancillary systems and associated scope drawings
  • Review shop drawings, RFIs, contractor change orders, and perform site visits
  • Assist in creating efficient project schedules and resource management

Benefits

  • Hybrid workplace with both remote and in-office options
  • Comprehensive benefits package with 401k employer match and stock options
  • Generous paid time off (PTO), volunteer programs, and employee resource groups
  • Access to training and professional development through JB&B University
  • Collaborative culture focused on mentorship and continuous learning
Full Job Description
About the Role

We are seeking a technically skilled and experienced Project Engineer to join our Electrical Department in our New York office. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with strong technical, coordination, and leadership skills to contribute to high-impact projects and client success.

As a Project Engineer, you'll play a key role in managing and executing electrical engineering projects from design through completion. You'll collaborate across disciplines, communicate directly with clients, and help ensure that both technical excellence and project financial goals are achieved.

Key Responsibilities
  • Leads the design on Tenant fit-out projects and is a key designer on base building/infrastructure upgrades; assembles riser diagrams, schedules, and floor plans; participates in specification writing.
  • Assists in establishing design criteria from the project proposal and assembles basis of design documents.
  • Assembles a complete set of contract documents for their trade including the lay out main equipment rooms, closets, shafts, risers, etc.
  • Leads design for their trade's ancillary systems required for a project and can assemble scope associated drawings with these systems (e.g., UPS, generators, fuel oil, secondary water pumps, water reclamation system, etc.).
  • Reviews shop drawings, RFI's, Contractor change orders, performs site visits and punch-lists with limited supervision to verify that designs are being implemented accurately.
  • Assists in establishing an efficient project schedule for his/her project team that ensures appropriate use of resources while adhering to deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications
  • 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 their discipline
  • Strong understanding of trade-specific scope of project, trade-related codes, and the required coordination with other trades
  • Strong understanding of documentation requirements and content for each deliverable phase (e.g., SD, DD, CD and specifications)
  • Proficient in all design calculations and software tools (e.g., Revit and AutoCAD) applicable to their discipline

Why Work at JB&B?
  • 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-$100,000 annual salary

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

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