Project Engineer

JB&B•New York, NY

9d•$95,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to work on some of the most high-profile and technically complex projects on the East Coast, especially here in New York City? As a Project Engineer at JBB, you'll join a team delivering impactful healthcare projects while also gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio across multiple sectors. Whether you're passionate about healthcare or looking to break into the space, you'll be supported by a group known for developing talent and providing hands-on mentorship. Working under one of JBB's most respected leaders, you'll collaborate directly with clients and stakeholders, contribute to highly visible projects, and build a well-rounded career without being confined to a single market sector.

Requirements

Proficiency in discipline-specific design calculations and tools (Revit, AutoCAD).
Strong understanding of trade-specific scope, codes, and coordination requirements.
Strong understanding of documentation requirements for each project phase (SD, DD, CD, specifications).
Demonstrated ability to manage others and hold a team accountable to deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication; comfortable leading meetings and representing the team.
Emerging project management skills, including proposal preparation and add services management.
Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering required.
Minimum 3 years of experience, or proven demonstration of Senior Engineer-level competencies.

Responsibilities

Leads full design on tenant fit-out projects; key designer on base building and infrastructure upgrades; assembles complete contract documents including specifications.
Establishes design criteria from project proposals and assembles Basis of Design documents.
Leads design for all ancillary trade systems including UPS, generators, fuel oil, secondary water, and water reclamation systems.
Reviews shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor change orders; performs site visits and punch lists with limited supervision.
Assists in establishing project schedules that ensure effective use of resources and on-time delivery.
Holds team members accountable to deadlines and delivery expectations, regardless of their position.
Attends project meetings independently; provides technical expertise and communicates decisions clearly.
Assists in preparing proposals and managing add services; coordinates design and owner-directed changes.
Manages cross-discipline coordination to keep documents aligned and expectations met across the full project team.
Anticipates problems, addresses them proactively, and proposes solutions that prevent recurrence.
Reviews and supports junior team members' work for quality and completeness.
Actively mentors engineers, including leading JB&B University courses.
Communicates project goals clearly to align all team members with client expectations.
Contributes to department standards and firm knowledge, including The Pine.