Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer

PAE

Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer providing advanced technical leadership for projects in the Houston area. Overseeing design and project delivery while managing effective project teams.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,500 - $120,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering for discipline work
Relevant professional credential (i.e., PE)
Requires 5-10 years’ related work experience
Must have experience in a leadership role
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mechanical System DesignHVAC DesignPlumbing DesignFire Protection DesignEnergy ModelingEngineering CalculationsInterdisciplinary CoordinationProject Quality Management Plan (QMP)Deliverable Document PreparationAdvanced Mechanical Engineering Concepts

Soft Skills

LeadershipDelegation SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsStaff Motivation

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE)