Senior Electrical Engineer

PAE; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 112,600 - 140,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid health insurance

401k profit sharing

Professional development reimbursements

Commuter/parking stipend

Cell phone stipend

Life insurance and disability benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Paid time off for holidays and vacation

Job summary

PAE is seeking a visionary Senior Electrical Engineer in Seattle to lead high-level projects within our electrical department. This role requires a strong understanding of power distribution and lighting design, providing mentorship and technical support to junior staff. You will manage complex projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget while fostering client relationships.

The ideal candidate will bring a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, relevant credentials, and significant experience in electrical engineering concepts, with tools like Revit and Easy Power.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum 1-3 years of Electrical E-4 or 6-10 years’ related work experience.
• Advanced understanding of electrical engineering concepts, able to effectively communicate design options.
• Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Project team leadership and management, responsible for completing the project on time within budget.
• Prepare deliverable documents including narratives, calculations, drawings and specifications.
• Attend client meetings, lead the coordination effort between external and internal project teams.

Skills

Electrical system distribution

Lighting and power system design

Engineering judgment

Interdisciplinary coordination

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering discipline

Relevant Professional Credential (i.e., PE)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Revit/AutoCAD

Easy Power

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity: PAE is seeking a visionary and highly technical Senior Electrical Engineer in our Seattle office to provide high-level project leadership and technical mastery within our electrical department. In this role, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of complex building projects, serving as a primary technical resource and a mentor to junior staff. As a potential Engineer of Record (EOR), you will leverage your expertise in power distribution, lighting design, and advanced system analysis to deliver innovative, code-compliant solutions while fostering strong, long-term relationships with clients and partners.

What You’ll Do

• Project team leadership and management, responsible for completing the project on time within budget
• Responsible for the preparation of deliverable documents including narratives, calculations, drawings and specifications
• Attend client meetings, lead the coordination effort between external and internal project teams
• Independently evaluate and apply engineering judgment, techniques, and procedures to complete a project from concepts through construction
• Proficient in electrical system distribution, lighting and power system design
• Assemble effective project teams
• Thorough understanding of interdisciplinary coordination
• Advanced understanding of the application of building codes and electrical industry standards
• Oversee engineering calculations and equipment selection
• Perform site visits and issues reports
• Provide training, guidance and mentorship for staff
• Provide updates to master specifications and standards, and improve company processes
• Engineering application of distribution Load Flow, Short Circuit and Arc Flash Energy analysis using Easy Power
• Develop client relationships
• Oversee the application of the project quality management plan (QMP)
• May be responsible as a Project Manager or the Engineer of Record (EOR) with approval
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering discipline
• Relevant Professional Credential (i.e., PE)
• Requires a minimum 1-3 years of Electrical E-4 or 6-10 years’ related work experience
• Inspire and motivate staff
• Serve as a technical resource for the company
• Advanced understanding of electrical engineering concepts, able to effectively communicate design options
• Able to assemble and run a team
• Strong delegation skills
• Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Revit/AutoCAD and Easy Power

What We Offer

• Hiring Base Salary Range: $112,600-$140,800 annual
• This position is eligible for time and a half overtime pay

The base salary is one component of PAE’s competitive 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 location in determining exact salary offered. At PAE, employees are eligible for annual compensation reviews based on performance and business needs. 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 benefits package which includes the following:

• Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year and account contribution
• 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
• Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation
• 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 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.

To find out more visit our website.

What We’re Made Of
Founded in 1967, PAE is a leading sustainable engineering and consulting firm on a mission to deliver clean air, energy, and water for all. We specialize in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, building performance analysis, technology design, and lighting design (LUMA). PAE designs some of the nation\'s highest-performing and most regenerative built environments across the U.S., from Living Buildings to all-electric buildings and beyond. Learn more at pae-engineers.com.

Our portfolio includes over 100 LEED Platinum projects as well as dozens of projects that have either achieved or are pursuing the Living Building Challenge, Passive House, Architecture 2030, Carbon Neutral, Net Zero Energy, and Net Zero Water.

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.