The Opportunity:PAE is seeking a Senior Associate Electrical Engineer in our Portland, OR office to lead multidisciplinary project teams and drive high-quality engineering solutions from concept through delivery. In this senior role you will provide both technical and project leadership serving as Lead Engineer and when approved Engineer of Record while overseeing project planning budgeting forecasting and progress tracking to ensure successful and profitable outcomes. You will play a key role in strengthening PAEs technical operations contributing to company standards improving internal processes and actively engaging in business development efforts including interviewing for new projects and building lasting client relationships. The position requires the ability to communicate complex design options to a wide range of stakeholders and to represent PAE confidently with client's staff and industry audiences. As a senior leader you will mentor and develop staff promote a culture of excellence and enforce the company's Quality Management Plan to ensure the highest level of project performance. The ideal candidate brings strong people leadership advanced technical expertise and a proven record of managing large engineering projects successfully and profitably.
Who We Are PAE is an engineering and design firm that turns complex challenges into reality. By leveraging the latest technologies, we solve problems in unique ways, and our designs enable buildings and communities to be more resilient and efficient. PAE is trusted by our clients in every aspect of a project's lifespan, from idea to occupancy. We set ambitious goals backed by analysis to significantly conserve water and energy while balancing costs and long-term operational needs. As a B Corp, we measure success by the benefits our projects provide to our clients, our communities, and our planet. We embrace innovation, transparency, sustainability, and lifelong curiosity.
What You'll Do - Project team leadership and budget management; utilize tools and resources for project planning, forecasting, progress tracking
- Technical leadership of PAE's design scope as Lead Engineer and/or Engineer of Record (EOR) with approval
- Responsible for the preparation of deliverable documents including narratives, calculations, drawings and specifications
- Improve the technical operations of the company
- Active engagement in PAE's success
- Independently evaluate and apply engineering judgment, techniques, and procedures to complete a project from concepts through construction
- Advanced understanding of the application of building codes and industry standards
- Oversee design calculations and equipment selection
- Effectively communicate design options to a diverse stakeholder group
- Develop and maintain client relationships
- Provide mentorship, training and development for staff
- Significant involvement in company standards and improve company processes
- Enforce the project quality management plan (QMP)
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You Bring - Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering for discipline work
- 10+ years of industry experience
- Relevant professional credential within discipline (PE, CPD, RCDD, etc.)
- Must have significant experience in a management or leadership role
- Inspire and motivate staff
- Effective leadership and people skills
- Lead and manage projects successfully and profitably
- Demonstrate commitment to PAE
- Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills
- Serve as a senior technical resource for the company
- Project leadership skills including billing, reporting, resource allocation and scheduling
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Limited Revit/AutoCAD
What We Offer - Hiring Base Salary Range:$117,800-$166,400annually
The salary range is one component of PAE's total compensation package for employees. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity and geographic work location in determining final salary. At PAE, roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases year-end performance bonus, dividend and ownership bonuses. The above range represents PAE's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
In addition, PAE offers a comprehensive management benefits package which includes the following: - Performance Bonus based on the profits of the firm
- Opportunity to participate in PAE stock ownership
- Estimated year-end dividend
- Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- 27 days of PTO per year
- Annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year
- Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues
- Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
- Cell phone stipend
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- Hybrid work schedule
- Employee Assistance Program
- 9 paid holidays including an additional employee-selected day off
- Paid time off for sick leave, family leave and community service
- To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package, visit This information is provided per the Equal Pay Act
Our commitment to pay equity PAE is a JUST label certified company; we demonstrate JUST label requirements within pay equity. Pay scales should meet or exceed applicable legislated wage requirements and industry standards and compensate, on the same basis, all individuals performing the same or similar work and work of equal value. We are committed to the principle of pay equity - paying employees equitably for substantially similar work. To learn more about pay equity and our commitments to equitable business practices, you may view our JUST label certification here: Living Future: Just Label Certification.
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What We're Made Of Founded in 1967, PAE is a leading sustainable engineering and consulting firm on a mission to deliver clean air, energy, and water for all. We specialize in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, building performance analysis, technology design, and lighting design (LUMA). PAE designs some of the nation's highest-performing and most regenerative built environments across the U.S., from Living Buildings to all-electric buildings and beyond. Learn more at pae-engineers.com.
Our portfolio includes over 100 LEED Platinum projects as well as dozens of projects that have either achieved or are pursuing the Living Building Challenge, Passive House, Architecture 2030, Carbon Neutral, Net Zero Energy, and Net Zero Water.
Fine Print Please note that resumes received from third party recruiters or agencies will not be accepted unless requested directly by PAE Talent Acquisition and with a prior signed fee agreement. If candidates without a previously signed recruiter fee agreement are submitted, PAE reserves the right to engage with and hire those candidate(s) without any obligation financial or otherwise to the recruiter or agency.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at PAE will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. PAE does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical characteristics historically associated with race, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
PAE will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment including: selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.
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