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
We're looking for a Senior Associate to join our Electrical team in Boston and play a key role in both the technical and business growth of the office. This is more than a project leadership position. It's an opportunity to influence strategy, mentor the next generation of engineers, expand client relationships, and help drive the continued growth of our presence throughout the region.
As the senior electrical leader in the Boston office, you'll serve as a trusted technical authority, guiding complex project decisions, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring engineering excellence across a diverse portfolio of work. You'll also be at the forefront of business development efforts, building strong client partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and helping grow our footprint across key market sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead conceptual design efforts, including system criteria, equipment room sizing, and building stack development
- Guide project teams through construction documentation and project completion
- Manage review of shop drawings, RFIs, contractor change orders, and conduct site visits and punch lists
- Establish and manage project schedules, ensuring efficient resource use and timely task completion
- Prepare proposals and additional services; coordinate reviews and approvals with Partners
- Coach and mentor staff, provide performance feedback, and support professional development goals
- Lead business development efforts for the Boston market, including identifying and pursuing new client opportunities, developing and maintaining key client relationships, and building the firm's pipeline of work across target sectors
- Drive revenue growth within the Boston office by expanding existing client accounts and winning new commissions, partnering with firm leadership to set and execute market-specific growth strategies
- Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client engagements in the Boston area to elevate brand visibility and develop new business relationships
- Serve as the lead technical resource for the Boston electrical department, providing expert guidance on complex engineering challenges, project implementation and management oversight, and ensuring design quality across all project in the office
- Establish and uphold technical standards for the electrical practice in Boston, fostering a culture of engineering excellence and continuous professional development within the department
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical Engineering
- 10–14 years of electrical engineering experience ideally
- Proficient in design calculations and software tools such as Revit and AutoCAD
- Strong project management and leadership skills
- Deep understanding of trade-specific scopes, codes, and coordination with other disciplines
- Knowledge of documentation requirements for all project phases (SD, DD, CD, specifications)
- Demonstrated track record in business development, including client origination, proposal leadership, and revenue generation within the industry
- Established network of client contacts and industry relationships in the Boston market preferred
- Recognized technical authority in electrical engineering, with the ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers and designers and serve as the final technical decision maker for the Boston office electrical practice
- 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.
- 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: $160,000 - 184,000 base salary per year
Salary can be negotiated and will be estimated based on years of experience, licensure, and other specific candidate details.
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.
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