Energy and Building Performance Engineer, Dept. Manager - San Francisco

Who We Are 

We are a firm that values and respects our staff, fosters an environment that encourages learning and growth, and is committed to the success of our clients. 

At PAE, we like to think of ourselves as a little bit different from most engineering firms. Here’s why: 

• We care intensely about envisioning and creating sustainable building systems and work every day to break new ground in the world of sustainable design. 

• We have a close affinity to the visions of the architects we work with; we understand the need for beauty as well as practicality. 

• We value creativity as much as we value precision. 

• We understand that the visionary people we want to hire need to experience the world in order to change the world, and we work hard to support that need. 

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

What You Bring

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

• Hiring Base Salary Range: $132,600-$187,200 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 management benefits package which includes the following:

• Performance Bonus based on the profits of the firm
• Opportunity to participate in PAE stock ownership and receive annual ownership bonus 
• 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
• Employer paid commuter/parking stipend and hybrid work schedule
• Cell phone stipend
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off for sick leave, family leave and community service 
• 9 paid holidays including an additional employee-selected floating holiday

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: https://just.living-future.org/s/organizations/20-organizations/pae  

To find out more visit our website: https://www.pae-engineers.com/values 

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What We’re Made Of 

Established in 1967 and stretching across five offices on the West Coast, PAE provides services in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, building performance analysis, technology design, and lighting design (LUMA). We work with clients to design the nation’s highest performing and most regenerative built environments that keep people comfortable, healthy, and productive inside while restoring the natural world outside. We employ an integrated and responsive approach to project design that balances the environmental, economic, and social goals of every client we work with. 

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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