Senior Mechanical Engineer

Pae Consulting Engineers•Boston, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

PAE is seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer for its Boston office. This role provides advanced technical leadership and guides project teams through all design phases. The Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer will oversee mechanical engineering project delivery, ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet quality and industry standards. Responsibilities include leading the preparation of engineering deliverables such as calculations, narratives, drawings, and specifications, and driving coordination efforts among internal teams, external partners, and clients. The role requires applying sound engineering judgment to manage projects from conceptual design through construction administration, assembling and managing effective project teams, developing detailed work plans, overseeing equipment selection and engineering calculations, and performing site visits and reporting. Additionally, the position serves as a technical resource and mentor for staff, providing training, guidance, and contributing to continuous improvement by updating standards, specifications, and processes. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership, communication, and delegation skills, with the ability to cultivate client relationships and uphold the project quality management plan (QMP). This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned mechanical engineer who thrives in a leadership role and is committed to delivering high-performance, well-coordinated engineering solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering for discipline work
Relevant professional credential (i.e., PE)
Requires a minimum of 1-3 years Mechanical Lead, or 6-10 years’ related work experience
Inspire and motivate staff
Serve as a technical resource for the company
Advanced understanding of mechanical engineering concepts, able to effectively communicate design options
Able to assemble and run a team
Strong delegation skills
Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Revit/AutoCAD

Responsibilities

Project team leadership and management, responsible for completing the project on time within budget
Responsible for the preparation of deliverable documents including narratives, calculations, drawings and specifications
Attend client meetings, lead the coordination effort between external and internal project teams
Independently evaluate and apply engineering judgment, techniques, and procedures to complete a project from concepts through construction
Proficient in mechanical system design, HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection and Energy Modeling
Assemble effective project teams
Develop project workplans, tasks and assignments for the team
Thorough understanding of interdisciplinary coordination
Advanced understanding of the application of building codes and mechanical industry standards
Oversee engineering calculations and equipment selection
Perform site visits and issues reports
Provide training, guidance and mentorship for staff
Provide updates to master specifications and standards, and improve company processes
Develop client relationships
Oversee the application of the project quality management plan (QMP)
May be responsible as a Project Manager or the Engineer of Record (EOR) with approval
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year and account contribution
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
Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation