Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer

PAE CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 113,500 - 140,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid health insurance

403k profit sharing

Professional development reimbursements

Commuter/parking stipend

Cell phone stipend

Life insurance and disability benefits

Paid time off for leave and vacations

9 paid holidays including additional employee-selected day

Job summary

PAE CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC is seeking a Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer for our New York office. You will provide advanced technical leadership and guide project teams, ensuring work aligns with quality and industry standards.

The ideal candidate should have strong leadership and communication skills, with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and relevant credentials. This full-time position also offers a hybrid work schedule and a competitive salary ranging from $113,500 to $140,200.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 2-4 years as a Mechanical Lead, or 5-10 years related work experience.
• Must have experience in a leadership role.
• Advanced understanding of mechanical engineering concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in mechanical engineering project delivery.
• Prepare engineering deliverables including calculations, narratives, drawings, and specifications.
• Develop client relationships and oversee project quality management.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical system design

Communication

Delegation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) credential

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: NY, NY New York - New York, NY 10001

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: Engineering

Overview

PAE is looking for an experienced and highly capable Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer in our New York office to provide advanced technical leadership and guide project teams through all phases of design. 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, 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 work plans, 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 work plans, tasks and assignments for the team
• Thorough understanding of interdisciplinary coordination
• Advanced understanding of the application of building codes and mechanical industry standards
• Oversee engineering calculations and equipment selection
• Perform site visits and 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 (i.e., PE)
• Requires a minimum of 2-4 years as a Mechanical Lead, or 5-10 years related work experience
• Must have experience in a leadership role
• Inspire and motivate staff
• Serve as a technical resource for the company
• Advanced understanding of mechanical 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

What We Offer

Hiring Base Salary Range: $113,500-$140,200 annual. This position is eligible for time and a half overtime pay.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.