Senior Engineer, HVAC

Join JB&B and shape the future of the built environment!


Founded in 1915, Jaros, Baum & Bolles has been a pillar of engineering innovation in New York City for over a century. Specializing in  mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) , JB&B has contributed to some of the most iconic buildings.

In  October 2025 , JB&B joined forces with  Trinity Consultants, a global consulting firm focused on the natural and built environments. JB&B now operates within Trinity’s Built Environment division , combining its deep expertise in high-performance building systems with Trinity’s strengths in acoustic design, facility operations, commissioning, and technology strategy.

This strategic merger expands JB&B’s capabilities and offers employees:

• Access to a broader portfolio of international projects and clients

• Enhanced career mobility across Trinity’s global network

• Interdisciplinary collaboration  with experts in sustainability, environmental science, and digital infrastructure

About the Role

JB&B is seeking an HVAC Engineer II to join the HVAC department at our New York office. The HVAC Engineer II has a strong knowledge of design and project process, and the interdisciplinary coordination needed with other engineering trades. The Senior Engineer is able to effectively collaborate with team members to enable designs to meet JB&B’s standards. The Senior Engineer is expected to positively contribute to the office environment, sharing gained knowledge with staff members and by acting as a mentor to other engineers, and by participating in office activities.

• Designs Tenant fit-out projects and completes specific tasks on base building/infrastructure upgrades; assembles riser diagrams, schedules, and floor plans.
• Plans and coordinates routing of major distribution, main equipment rooms, closets, shafts, and risers.
• Leads design tasks that support the overall trade system (e.g., branch circuiting, duct work distribution, piping distribution, etc.).
• Reviews shop drawings, performs site visits and punch-lists with limited supervision to verify that designs are being implemented accurately.
• Understands documentation requirements and develops relevant content for each deliverable phase (e.g., SD, DD, CD and specifications).
• Understands and implements office procedures related to both design (i.e., archiving drawings, filing drawings and forms, etc.) and construction administration (i.e., updating shop drawing log, updating RFI log, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• 2+ years of experience
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Proficient in all design calculations and software tools (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD) applicable to their discipline.
• Knowledge of trade-specific scope of project (i.e., proposal/add service), trade-related codes (including energy, building, etc.) and the required coordination with other trades.

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: $85,000-$93,000 annual salary

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.