Senior Associate Electrical Engineer

PAE; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 124,300 - 175,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Employer-paid health insurance

27 days of PTO per year

Professional development reimbursements

Cell phone stipend

Life insurance and disability benefits

Job summary

PAE is seeking a Senior Associate Electrical Engineer in Seattle to lead project teams and drive high-quality engineering solutions. Key responsibilities include overseeing project planning and budgets, mentoring staff, and ensuring quality project performance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree, 10+ years of experience, and expertise in project leadership. PAE offers a competitive salary range of $124,300 to $175,500 annually and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage project budgets.
• Provide technical leadership as Lead Engineer.
• Mentor and develop staff.

Skills

People leadership

Project management

Technical expertise

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Revit

AutoCAD

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 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

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage project budgets as Project Manager
• Provide technical leadership as Lead Engineer and, when approved, Engineer of Record (EOR)
• Improve the technical operations of the company
• Actively engage 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.)
• 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 bonuses, 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.

Benefits Summary

• Performance Bonus based on 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 plus one employee‑selected day off
• Paid time off for sick leave, family leave and community service

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package, please 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 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. To learn more about pay equity and our commitments to equitable business practices, you may view our JUST label certification here: Living Future: Just Label Certification.

Fine Print

Please note that resumes received from third‑party recruiters or agencies will not be accepted unless requested directly by PAE Talent Acquisition and with a prior signed fee agreement. If candidates without a previously signed recruiter fee agreement are submitted, PAE reserves the right to engage with and hire those candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the recruiter or agency.

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. This policy governs all aspects of employment including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.