About this opportunity
PAE CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC lists this Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Details
Level: Experienced | Location: Dallas, TX | Position Type: Full Time | Job Category: Engineering
The Opportunity
PAE is looking for an experienced and highly capable Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer located in Dallas, TX to provide advanced technical leadership and guide project teams through all phases of design. This role will work remotely to help improve our footprint for Dallas area work. In this key role, you will oversee mechanical engineering project delivery, ensuring work is completed on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with quality and industry standards. The Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer will lead the preparation of engineering deliverables including calculations, narratives, drawings, and specifications, while driving coordination efforts between internal teams, external partners, and clients. With expertise in mechanical systems; including you will apply sound engineering judgment to carry projects from conceptual design through construction administration. This role is responsible for assembling and managing effective project teams, developing detailed workplans, overseeing equipment selection and engineering calculations, and performing site visits and reporting. You will serve as a technical resource and mentor for staff, providing training, guidance, and contributing to continuous improvement through updates to standards, specifications, and processes. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, communication, and delegation skills, along 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.
What You’ll Do
Project team leadership and discipline 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
Have a thorough understanding of interdisciplinary coordination
Have an advanced understanding of building codes and mechanical industry standards
Oversee engineering calculations and equipment selection
Perform site visits and generate issue 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)
Perform other duties as assigned
What You Bring
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering for discipline work
Relevant professional credential (e.g., PE)
5–10 years of related work experience
Experience in a leadership role
Inspire and motivate staff
Serve as a technical resource for the company
Advanced understanding of mechanical engineering concepts, and can effectively communicate design options
Ability to assemble and run a team
Strong delegation skills
Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Revit/AutoCAD proficiency
What We Offer
Hiring base salary range: $104,200 - $120,000 annual
This position is eligible for time and a half overtime pay
The base salary is one component of PAE’s competitive compensation package for employees. PAE considers a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity, and geographic location when determining exact salary offered. At PAE, employees are eligible for annual compensation reviews based on performance and business needs. The above range represents PAE's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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
Our Commitment to Pay Equity
PAE is a JUST label certified company; we demonstrate JUST label requirements within pay equity. Pay scales 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. Pay equity and our commitments can be viewed through our JUST label certification: Living Future: Just Label Certification . For further details, please visit — .
Equal Employment Opportunity
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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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
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