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Lead Plumbing Design Engineer

PAE
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/16/2026
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

  • Oversee the preparation of deliverables and documents including narratives, calculations, drawings and specifications
  • Able to effectively communicate plumbing design options to a diverse stakeholder group
  • Determine fire protection and plumbing system requirements for various building types
  • Provide design direction and guidance for the project team
  • Independently evaluate and apply design judgment, techniques, and procedures to complete a project from concepts through construction
  • Complete the project within the budget and schedule
  • Knowledge of other disciplines and direct interdisciplinary coordination
  • Provide updates to master specifications; provide input into standards
  • Perform plumbing design calculations and equipment selection
  • Provide opinions of probable construction costs
  • Perform site visits and issues reports
  • Implement the project quality management plan (QMP)
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering concepts, HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection
  • Thorough understanding of project phases and their associated deliverables
  • Develop the ability to assemble and run a team
  • Understand plumbing design concepts and effectively communicate them to others
  • Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and standards including: UPC, IPC, NFPA and IBC
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Thorough understanding of Revit/AutoCAD


What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s Degree for discipline work or equivalent experience
  • Relevant Professional Credential (i.e., PE, CPD) preferred
  • 4 years’ experience in plumbing design


What We Offer

  • Hiring Base Salary Range:$94,900-$126,900 annual
    • This position is eligible for straight timeovertime pay
The base salary is one component of PAE’s competitive 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 location in determining exact salary offered. At PAE, roles are eligible for additional rewards, including salary increases and annual bonuses based on individual performance. 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 benefits package which includes the following:

  • Performance Bonus
  • Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401k account contribution
  • Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues
  • Commuter benefit
  • Cell phone stipend
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation- work hard and take time off when you need it.
  • To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package, visit 


Our commitment to pay equity

Requirements

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:

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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

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.

Salary : $94,900 - $126,900

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