Associate Electrical Engineer

The Opportunity

PAE is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer in our San Francisco office to lead the execution of PAE projects. The role involves coordinating across disciplines, clients, and internal teams, ensuring project delivery aligns with scope, schedule, and budget while focusing on client satisfaction, team communication, and technical quality.

Who We Are

PAE is an engineering and design firm dedicated to solving complex challenges and enabling resilient, efficient buildings and communities. We are committed to conserving resources and fostering a sustainable future, and we are a B Corp. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including performance bonuses, stock ownership opportunities, and a range of employee benefits.

What You'll Do

• 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
• Track and measure performance against goals
• Communicate design options to a diverse stakeholder group
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Present to clients, staff, and at industry events
• Mentor and train staff
• Update company standards and improve processes
• Enforce the project quality management plan (QMP)
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• 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

What We Offer

• Hiring Base Salary Range: $128,700 - $181,800 annually
• 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