Senior Electrical Engineer & Discipline Lead - Hybrid Role

PAE; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Employer paid health insurance

401k profit sharing

Job summary

PAE is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer-Discipline Lead in our Los Angeles office to drive technical excellence and discipline management across our complex projects. You will balance engineering judgment with team leadership, mentor staff, and maintain high standards for power distribution, lighting, and system analysis.

In this dual role, you will shape workplans, lead client interactions, grow relationships, and ensure end-to-end delivery from concepts to construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional PE license or credential.
• 2–4 years leading electrical engineering or 5–10 years related experience.
• Ability to inspire and mentor staff.
• Strong understanding of electrical design and codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and discipline management to meet schedule and budget.
• Prepare narratives, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Attend client meetings and coordinate internal/external teams.
• Apply engineering judgment from concept through construction.
• Design distribution, lighting and power systems; oversee selections.
• Develop work plans, assign tasks, and mentor staff.

Skills

Leadership

Mentor staff

Team building

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Credential (PE)

Tools

Revit/AutoCAD

Easy Power

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

PAE is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer-Discipline Lead in our Los Angeles office to drive technical excellence and discipline management across our complex projects. You will balance engineering judgment with team leadership, mentor staff, and maintain high standards for power distribution, lighting, and system analysis.

In this dual role, you will shape workplans, lead client interactions, grow relationships, and ensure end-to-end delivery from concepts to construction.