Associate Principal Mechanical Engineer

The Opportunity PAE is seeking an Associate Principal Mechanical Engineer in our New York office to provide strategic leadership, technical excellence, and operational oversight across complex building projects and firmwide initiatives. This senior role leads multidisciplinary project teams, manages project planning and forecasting tools, and serves as the technical authority for PAE’s mechanical design scope, often acting as Engineer of Record with approval. The Associate Principal plays a key role in securing new work, meeting booking and billing goals, and representing the firm through client presentations, interviews, and industry engagement. In addition to driving project success, this position is deeply involved in firm leadership, contributing to company standards, elevating technical operations, and enforcing the project quality management plan. The role provides mentorship, training, and development for staff while cultivating strong client relationships and guiding business development efforts. Success requires the ability to inspire teams, manage projects profitably, and demonstrate a strong commitment to PAE’s mission and long‑term success. May be assigned Department Head or group leadership responsibilities. What You’ll Do Project team leadership, management and organization Create and utilize tools for project planning, forecasting and progress tracking Technical leadership of PAE’s design scope as Lead Engineer. May be responsible as Engineer of Record (EOR) with approval Able to secure work to meet billing goals Active participant in firm leadership and management and engagement in PAEs success Interview for projects Effectively communicate design options to a diverse stakeholder group Develop and maintain client relationships Lead business development activities and meet booking goals Present to clients, staff and at industry events Provide mentorship, training and development for staff Significant involvement in company standards Optimize and elevate the technical operations of the company Enforce the project quality management plan (QMP) Perform other duties as assigned What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering for discipline work 15+ years of industry experience Relevant professional credential within discipline (PE, CPD, RCDD, etc.) Must have significant experience in a management and leadership role Inspire and motivate staff Effective leadership and people skills Lead and manage projects successfully and profitably Demonstrate commitment to PAE Project leadership skills including billing, reporting, resource allocation and scheduling Financial and project management Microsoft Office Suite Revit/AutoCAD What We Offer Hiring Base Salary Range: $154,400-$223,900 annually Performance Bonus based on the profits of the firm Opportunity to participate in PAE stock ownership 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 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 off Paid time off for sick leave, family leave and community service To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package, visit 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr PAE