Senior Associate Electrical Engineer

PAE CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC
Seattle; Washington, US

Job Description

The Opportunity

PAE is seeking a Senior Associate Electrical Engineer in our Seattle 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 as Project Manager with approval. 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
  • Improve the technical operations of the company
  • Active engagement in PAE’s success
  • Interview for projects
  • Effectively communicate design options to a diverse stakeholder group
  • Develop and maintain client relationships
  • Present to clients, staff and at industry events
  • 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 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
  • 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: $124,300-$175,500 annually

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 https://www.pae-engineers.com/careers/benefits. This information is provided per the Equal Pay Act

Our commitment to pay equity

PAE is a JUST

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

RevitAutocadLeadershipCommunicationPeCpdRcddEngineering

Salary

$124,300 - $175,500

year

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

senior

Posted

5/8/2026

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