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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Sr. Project Manager

PAE
Culver, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2026
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.

PAE is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Sr. Project Manager to lead complex projects. In this role, you will oversee design and delivery of critical HVAC and building systems for a variety of projects including healthcare facilities, residential, commercial, aviation, and many others. You’ll manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate directly with clients, and drive quality assurance from concept through construction, delivering safe, efficient, and patient‑centered solutions.

What You'll Do

  • Project team leadership and budget management as Project Manager with approval. Utilize tools and resources for project planning, forecasting, progress tracking
  • Technical leadership of PAE’s design scope as Lead Engineer and/or Engineer of Record (EOR) with approval
  • Improve the technical operations of the company
  • Active engagement in PAE’s success
  • Interview for projects
  • Effectively communicate design options to a diverse stakeholder group
  • Develop and maintain client relationships
  • Present to clients, staff and at industry events
  • Provide mentorship, training and development for staff
  • Significant involvement in company standards and improve company processes
  • Enforce the project quality management plan (QMP)
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Inspire and motivate staff
  • Effective leadership and people skills
  • Lead and manage projects successfully and profitably
  • Demonstrate commitment to PAE
  • Serve as a senior technical resource for the company
  • Project leadership skills including billing, reporting, resource allocation and scheduling
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Revit/AutoCAD


What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering for discipline work
  • 3 years' experience in healthcare projects
  • 10 years of industry experience
  • Relevant professional credential within discipline (PE, CPD, RCDD, etc.)
  • Must have significant experience in a management or leadership role


What We Offer

  • Hiring Base Salary Range: $124,500-$175,900 annual


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  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.

Qualifications

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.

Salary : $124,500 - $175,900

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