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About the Role

PAE is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer in our San Francisco office to lead project execution, coordinate across disciplines, clients, and internal teams. The role ensures project delivery aligns with scope, schedule, and budget while prioritizing client satisfaction, team communication, and technical quality. This position is critical for maintaining project momentum, identifying and mitigating risks, tracking progress, and ensuring a smooth experience for clients and project teams. The Associate Electrical Engineer will foster a positive project culture, uphold PAE standards, and support team member development.

Responsibilities

Project team leadership and budget management.
Technical leadership of PAE’s design scope as Lead Engineer.
Leadership of multi-discipline engineering projects from concept through completion.
Active engagement in PAE’s success.
Track and measure performance against goals.
Effectively communicate design options to a diverse stakeholder group.
Complete the project within the budget and schedule.
Develop and maintain client relationships.
Present to clients, staff and at industry events.
Provide mentorship, training and development for staff.
Update company standards and improve company processes.
Enforce the project quality management plan (QMP).
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering for discipline work.
10+ years of industry experience.
Relevant professional credential within discipline (PE, etc.).
Significant experience in a management or leadership role.
Inspire and motivate staff.
Effective leadership and people skills.
Lead and manage projects successfully and profitably.
Serve as a senior technical resource for the company.
Project leadership skills including billing, reporting, resource allocation and scheduling.
Microsoft Office Suite.
Revit/AutoCAD.

Skills

Leadership
Budget Management
Technical Leadership
Project Management
Client Relationship Management
Communication
Mentorship
Staff Development
Process Improvement
Quality Management
Microsoft Office Suite
Revit
AutoCAD

Location

San Francisco, CA

Work Type

Full Time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Management
10+ years of industry experience
Senior technical resource

Education Level

4 Year Degree
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Salary/Compensations

$128,700-$181,800 annually

Benefits

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
Employee Assistance Program
9 paid holidays including an additional employee-selected day off
Paid time off for sick leave, family leave and community service

About the Company

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.
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.
Founded in 1967.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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.