Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer

PAE CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 104,200 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Annual 401k profit sharing

Professional development reimbursements

Employer-paid commuter/parking stipend

Cell phone stipend

Paid time off for various leaves

Job summary

PAE CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC is seeking a Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer in Dallas, TX. The role emphasizes leadership and technical guidance, overseeing project delivery across all phases of design. Responsibilities include team management, engineering deliverable preparation, and ensuring high-quality standards.

Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, relevant professional certification, and 5–10 years of experience. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including employer-paid health insurance and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of related work experience.
• Experience in a leadership role is necessary.
• Advanced understanding of mechanical engineering concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to ensure timely project completion within budget.
• Prepare engineering deliverables including calculations and drawings.
• Develop and mentor junior staff and foster client relationships.

Skills

Leadership skills

Mechanical system design

Communication

Delegation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced | Location: Dallas, TX | Position Type: Full Time | Job Category: Engineering

The Opportunity

PAE is looking for an experienced and highly capable Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer located in Dallas, TX to provide advanced technical leadership and guide project teams through all phases of design. This role will work remotely to help improve our footprint for Dallas area work. In this key role, you will oversee mechanical engineering project delivery, ensuring work is completed on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with quality and industry standards. The Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer will lead the preparation of engineering deliverables including calculations, narratives, drawings, and specifications, while driving coordination efforts between internal teams, external partners, and clients. With expertise in mechanical systems; including you will apply sound engineering judgment to carry projects from conceptual design through construction administration. This role is responsible for assembling and managing effective project teams, developing detailed workplans, overseeing equipment selection and engineering calculations, and performing site visits and reporting. You will serve as a technical resource and mentor for staff, providing training, guidance, and contributing to continuous improvement through updates to standards, specifications, and processes. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, communication, and delegation skills, along with the ability to cultivate client relationships and uphold the project quality management plan (QMP). This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned mechanical engineer who thrives in a leadership role and is committed to delivering high‑performance, well‑coordinated engineering solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Project team leadership and discipline 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 mechanical system design, HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Energy Modeling
• Assemble effective project teams
• Develop project workplans, tasks, and assignments for the team
• Have a thorough understanding of interdisciplinary coordination
• Have an advanced understanding of building codes and mechanical industry standards
• Oversee engineering calculations and equipment selection
• Perform site visits and generate issue reports
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship for staff
• Provide updates to master specifications and standards, and improve company processes
• Develop client relationships
• Oversee the application of the project quality management plan (QMP)
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering for discipline work
• Relevant professional credential (e.g., PE)
• 5–10 years of related work experience
• Experience in a leadership role
• Inspire and motivate staff
• Serve as a technical resource for the company
• Advanced understanding of mechanical engineering concepts, and can effectively communicate design options
• Ability to assemble and run a team
• Strong delegation skills
• Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Revit/AutoCAD proficiency

What We Offer

• Hiring base salary range: $104,200 - $120,000 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. PAE considers a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity, and geographic location when 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.

• 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

Our Commitment to Pay Equity

PAE is a JUST label certified company; we demonstrate JUST label requirements within pay equity. Pay scales 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. Pay equity and our commitments can be viewed through our JUST label certification: Living Future: Just Label Certification. For further details, please visit —.

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