Senior Mechanical Engineer - Lead Building Systems

Pae-Consulting-Engineers; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) profit sharing

Hybrid work schedule

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development reimburse"

Job summary

PAE-Consulting-Engineers in Portland is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead multidisciplinary project teams through design and construction, delivering high‑quality building systems on schedule and within budget.

You will oversee calculations, narratives, drawings, and specifications, mentor staff, conduct site visits, and coordinate with internal and external partners while applying HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Energy Modeling expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• PE license or clearly qualified for licensure.
• Minimum 1–3 years as Mechanical discipline lead or 6–10 years related experience.
• Expertise in HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection and Energy Modeling.
• Strong understanding of building codes, industry standards, and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams through all phases of design and construction.
• Prepare deliverables (narratives, calculations, drawings, specifications) and ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes.
• Attend client meetings and coordinate with internal and external teams.
• Apply engineering judgment and procedures from concepts to construction.
• Conduct site visits and issue reports; oversee calculations and equipment selection.
• Provide training, mentorship, and guidance to staff; develop project workplans.
• Potentially serve as Project Manager or Engineer of Record (EOR) with approval.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Fire Protection

Energy Modeling

Project leadership

Communication

Delegation

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) credential

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

PAE-Consulting-Engineers in Portland is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead multidisciplinary project teams through design and construction, delivering high‑quality building systems on schedule and within budget.

You will oversee calculations, narratives, drawings, and specifications, mentor staff, conduct site visits, and coordinate with internal and external partners while applying HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Energy Modeling expertise.