Associate Electrical Engineer

Associate Electrical Engineer

SFCA San Francisco - San Francisco, CA 94105

Level Management Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage Up to 25% Category Engineering

The Opportunity

PAE is looking for an Associate Electrical Engineer in our San Francisco office to leading the day-to-day execution of PAE projects, serving as the central point of coordination across disciplines, clients, and internal teams. The PM ensures project delivery aligns with scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining a strong focus on client satisfaction, team communication, and technical quality. The PM plays a critical role in maintaining project momentum, identifying and mitigating risks, tracking progress against goals, and ensuring a smooth, responsive experience for both clients and project teams.

As a leader and collaborator, the PM fosters a positive project culture, upholds PAE standards, and supports the development of team members throughout the project lifecycle.

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. May be responsible as a Project Manager with approval
• Technical leadership of PAE's design scope as Lead Engineer. May be responsible as Engineer of Record (EOR) with approval
• 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

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering for discipline work
• 10+ years of industry experience
• Relevant professional credential within discipline (PE, 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
• 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

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…