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About the Role

PAE is seeking a Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer in San Francisco to provide advanced technical leadership and guide project teams through all phases of design. This role oversees mechanical engineering project delivery, ensuring work is completed on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards. The engineer will lead the preparation of deliverables, drive coordination, apply engineering judgment, and manage project teams from conceptual design through construction administration.

Responsibilities

Project team leadership and discipline management, responsible for completing the project on time within budget
Responsible for the preparation of deliverable documents including narratives, calculations, drawings and specifications
Attend client meetings, lead the coordination effort between external and internal project teams
Independently evaluate and apply engineering judgment, techniques, and procedures to complete a project from concepts through construction
Assemble effective project teams
Develop project workplans, tasks and assignments for the team
Oversee engineering calculations and equipment selection
Perform site visits and issues reports
Provide training, guidance and mentorship for staff
Provide updates to master specifications and standards, and improve company processes
Develop client relationships
Oversee the application of the project quality management plan (QMP)
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering for discipline work
Relevant professional credential (i.e., PE)
Requires a minimum of 2-4 years Mechanical 3, or 5-10 years’ related work experience
Must have experience in a leadership role
Inspire and motivate staff
Serve as a technical resource for the company
Advanced understanding of mechanical engineering concepts, able to effectively communicate design options
Able to assemble and run a team
Strong delegation skills
Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Revit/AutoCAD

Skills

Mechanical system design
HVAC
Plumbing
Fire Protection
Energy Modeling
Interdisciplinary coordination
Building codes
Mechanical industry standards
Leadership
Communication
Delegation

Location

San Francisco, CA

Work Type

Full Time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Experienced
2-4 years Mechanical 3, or 5-10 years’ related work experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
PE

Salary/Compensations

$122,300-$151,100 annual
Eligible for time and a half overtime pay

Benefits

Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Annual 401k profit sharing
Professional development reimbursements
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
Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation

About the Company

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.
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.
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.

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.