Associate Electrical Engineer

PAE; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 128,700 - 181,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Employer paid health insurance

27 days of PTO

401(k) profit sharing

Professional development reimbursements

Cell phone stipend

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Job summary

PAE is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer in San Francisco to lead the execution of projects, ensuring delivery within scope and budget. This role requires technical leadership for multi-discipline projects and managing client relationships.

The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and over 10 years of experience, with strong leadership skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Revit/AutoCAD.

The position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and benefits including health insurance and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience.
• Must have significant experience in a management or leadership role.
• Relevant professional credential within discipline (PE, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline engineering projects from concept through completion.
• Manage project teams, budgets and client relationships.
• Track performance against goals and ensure quality management.

Skills

Leadership and people skills

Project management

Technical resource management

Effective communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Revit/AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

The Opportunity

PAE is looking for an Associate Electrical Engineer in our San Francisco office to lead 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.

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

• 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 401(k) 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

Equal Employment 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.

Pay Equity

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. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for substantially similar work.