Senior Mechanical Engineer-Sr. Project Manager

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Senior Project Manager

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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.

Senior Mechanical Engineering Leader – Join our Spokane, WA office as a Lead Engineer or Engineer of Record. The role supports company-wide technical improvement, engages in business development, strengthens client relationships, and represents PAE through presentations and industry involvement. It also includes mentoring staff, contributing to company standards, and ensuring quality management across projects.

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering for discipline work
• 12+ 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

• Hiring Base Salary Range: $114,600-$161,900 annual
• Performance Bonus
• Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401k account contribution
• Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues
• Commuter benefit
• Cell phone stipend
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation—work hard and take time off when you need it.
• To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package, visit  This information is provided per the Equal Pay Act.

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 on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

PAE will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in 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.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Architecture and Planning