Senior Technology Engineer - Associate

PAE; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Stock ownership

Year-end dividend

Health insurance (medical)

Job summary

PAE is seeking a Senior Technology Engineer - Associate in San Francisco to lead day-to-day project execution across disciplines, clients, and teams. You will ensure delivery aligns with scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining client satisfaction and technical quality.

The role emphasizes leadership, risk management, and mentorship as part of a collaborative, standards-driven environment at PAE. A hybrid work schedule is offered with strong opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 10+ years of industry experience in Technology Engineering.
• Professional credential (PE, CPD, RCDD, etc.) desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and manage budgets.
• Provide technical leadership as Lead Engineer.
• Oversee multi-discipline projects from concept to completion.
• Engage with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Track performance against goals and milestones.
• Present options and updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure projects stay within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Mentor and develop staff throughout the project lifecycle.
• Update standards and improve processes.
• Enforce the project quality management plan.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Technical leadership

Communication

Client engagement

Mentoring

People skills

Project scheduling

Leadership

Industries knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional credential (PE, CPD, RCDD)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Opportunity

PAE is looking for a Senior Technology Engineer - Associate in our San Francisco office to lead the day-to-day execution of PAE projects, serving as the central point of coordination across disciplines, clients, and internal teams. This role ensures project delivery aligns with scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining a strong focus on client satisfaction, team communication, and technical quality. This position plays a critical role in maintaining project momentum, identifying and mitigating risks, tracking progress against goals, and ensuring a smooth, responsive experience for both clients and project teams. As a leader and collaborator, the Associate fosters a positive project culture, upholds PAE standards, and supports the development of team members throughout the project lifecycle.

Who We Are

PAE is an engineering and design firm that turns complex challenges into reality. By leveraging the latest technologies, we solve problems in unique ways, and our designs enable buildings and communities to be more resilient and efficient. PAE is trusted by our clients in every aspect of a project's lifespan, from idea to occupancy. We set ambitious goals backed by analysis to significantly conserve water and energy while balancing costs and long-term operational needs. As a B Corp, we measure success by the benefits our projects provide to our clients, our communities, and our planet. We embrace innovation, transparency, sustainability, and lifelong curiosity.

What You'll Do

• Project team leadership and budget management. May be responsible as a Project Manager with approval
• Technical leadership of PAE's design scope as Lead Engineer. May be responsible as Engineer of Record (EOR) with approval
• Leadership of multi-discipline engineering projects from concept through completion
• Active engagement in PAE's success
• Track and measure performance against goals
• Effectively communicate design options to a diverse stakeholder group
• Complete the project within the budget and schedule
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Present to clients, staff and at industry events
• Provide mentorship, training and development for staff
• Update company standards and improve company processes
• Enforce the project quality management plan (QMP)
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in engineering for discipline work
• 10+ years of industry experience in Technology Engineering
• Relevant professional credential within discipline (PE, CPD, RCDD, etc.)
• Must have experience in a leadership role
• Inspire and motivate staff
• Effective leadership and people skills
• Lead and manage projects successfully and profitably
• Serve as a technical resource for the company
• Demonstrate commitment to PAE
• Project management skills including billing, reporting, resource allocation and scheduling
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Revit/AutoCAD

What We Offer

• Hiring Base Salary Range: $128,700-$181,800 annually

The salary range is one component of PAE's total compensation package for employees. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity and geographic work location in determining final salary. At PAE, roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases year-end performance bonus, dividend and ownership bonuses. The above range represents PAE's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

In addition, PAE offers a comprehensive management benefits package which includes the following:

• Performance Bonus based on the profits of the firm
• Opportunity to participate in PAE stock ownership
• Estimated year-end dividend
• Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 27 days of PTO per year
• Annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year
• 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 off
• Paid time off for sick leave, family leave and community service

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

Our commitment to pay equity

PAE is a JUST label certified company; we demonstrate JUST label requirements within pay equity. Pay scales should 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. To learn more about pay equity and our commitments to equitable business practices, you may view our JUST label certification here: Living Future: Just Label Certification.

To find out more visit our website.

What We're Made Of

Founded in 1967, PAE is a leading sustainable engineering and consulting firm on a mission to deliver clean air, energy, and water for all. We specialize in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, building performance analysis, technology design, and lighting design (LUMA). PAE designs some of the nation's highest-performing and most regenerative built environments across the U.S., from Living Buildings to all-electric buildings and beyond. Learn more at pae-engineers.com.

Our portfolio includes over 100 LEED Platinum projects as well as dozens of projects that have either achieved or are pursuing the Living Building Challenge, Passive House, Architecture 2030, Carbon Neutral, Net Zero Energy, and Net Zero Water.

Fine Print

Please note that resumes received from third party recruiters or agencies will not be accepted unless requested directly by PAE Talent Acquisition and with a prior signed fee agreement. If candidates without a previously signed recruiter fee agreement are submitted, PAE reserves the right to engage with and hire those candidate(s) without any obligation financial or otherwise to the recruiter or agency.

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.