Senior Electrical Engineer & Engineering Team Lead

PAE; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 102,600 - 126,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) profit sharing

Professional development reimbursement

Commuter/parking stipend

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

PAE is seeking a senior Lead Electrical Engineer to drive technical excellence and discipline across complex projects in Portland. In this dual-capacity role, you will be the technical authority and a strategic team leader, delivering end-to-end electrical systems from concept to occupancy.

You will mentor staff, shape workplans, and maintain high standards in power distribution, lighting, and system analysis, while fostering lasting client relationships and project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional credential such as PE preferred.
• 2–4 years of Electrical Lead experience or 5–10 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team and manage discipline to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Prepare narratives, calculations, drawings, and specifications for deliverables.
• Attend client meetings and coordinate efforts between external and internal teams.
• Independently apply engineering judgment from concepts through construction.
• Design electrical distribution, lighting, and power systems.
• Develop workplans, assign tasks, and mentor staff.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Credential (e.g., PE)

Tools

Revit/AutoCAD

Easy Power

Microsoft Office

Job description

PAE is seeking a senior Lead Electrical Engineer to drive technical excellence and discipline across complex projects in Portland. In this dual-capacity role, you will be the technical authority and a strategic team leader, delivering end-to-end electrical systems from concept to occupancy.

You will mentor staff, shape workplans, and maintain high standards in power distribution, lighting, and system analysis, while fostering lasting client relationships and project success.