Project Engineer, PFP

Who We Are

Jaros, Baum, and Bolles (JB&B) is an engineering firm headquartered in New York with additional offices in Boston and Philadelphia. Our firm works with cutting-edge engineering technologies to facilitate high-performance building designs for ever-improving engineering and sustainability solutions.

About the Role

We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our Plumbing & Fire Protection department in our Boston office. This role is ideal for a technically skilled and experienced engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality, innovative solutions.

The Project Engineer will play a key role in managing and executing projects, coordinating across disciplines, and maintaining strong client relationships while keeping project goals and financial performance in focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of tenant fit-out projects and serve as a key designer on base building and infrastructure upgrades.
• Assemble riser diagrams, equipment schedules, and floor plans; participate in specification writing.
• Establish design criteria from project proposals and develop basis of design documentation.
• Produce complete sets of contract documents for plumbing and fire protection systems, including layout of equipment rooms, closets, shafts, and risers.
• Design and document ancillary systems such as UPS, generators, fuel oil systems, secondary water pumps, and water reclamation systems.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, evaluate contractor change orders, and conduct site visits and punch lists to ensure design accuracy.
• Assist in developing efficient project schedules that optimize team resources and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in plumbing and/or fire protection system design.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in design calculations and software tools such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of trade-specific scopes, applicable codes, and coordination with other disciplines.
• Familiarity with documentation requirements and ability to develop content for all project phases (e.g., SD, DD, CD, and specifications).

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: $93,000-$100,000 a 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.