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- 📍 Location: Portland
- đź“… Posted: Oct 28, 2025
Mechanical Engineer Associate - Project Manager
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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.
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
- Technical leadership of PAE’s design scope as Lead Engineer. May be responsible as Engineer of Record (EOR)
- 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 projects 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)
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering for discipline work
- 10+ years of industry experience
- Active PE license
- 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
- Hiring Base Salary Range: $105,000-$148,500 annual
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
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.
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