Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Sustainable Engineering Solutions for Resilient Buildings
PAE Consulting Engineers is a pioneering engineering and design firm that transforms complex challenges into innovative solutions. With over 50 years of expertise in sustainable engineering, we specialize in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, building performance analysis, and renewable energy solutions. Our B Corp certification reflects our commitment to balancing client needs with environmental stewardship and community impact.As industry leaders, we prioritize decarbonization, resilience, and cutting-edge technologies to create buildings and communities that thrive for generations. Our team of 405 professionals operates from 10 offices nationwide, delivering carbon-neutral (since 2008) and carbon-negative (since 2019) projects that align with our vision of a world with clean air, energy, and water for all.
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Plumbing Engineering
LUMA Lighting Design
Building Performance Analysis
Renewable Energy Systems
Greenhouse Gas Consulting
Sustainable District Planning
Fire Protection
Technology Design
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of specialized expertise in sustainable engineering design
- Our B Corp certification demonstrates commitment to environmental and social responsibility
- We maintain carbon-neutral operations since 2008 and carbon-negative status since 2019
- Our nationwide presence with 10 offices ensures local market knowledge and accessibility
- We integrate cutting-edge technology with proven engineering principles for optimal solutions
Associations and certifications
- B Corp
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Our mechanical engineering services focus on system performance, energy efficiency, and seamless integration with architectural design. We specialize in HVAC systems, central plant solutions, and water-cycle analysis that minimize environmental impact while maximizing comfort and maintainability. Our engineers deliver innovative solutions for both new construction and retrofit projects.
Electrical Engineering
We design adaptable electrical systems tailored to each project's unique requirements. Our services include power distribution architecture, renewable energy integration, and lighting control solutions that balance operational needs with future flexibility. We prioritize life-safety systems and energy resilience in all our electrical engineering projects.
Building Performance Analysis
Our building performance analysis combines energy modeling, daylight analysis, and thermal comfort studies to optimize building efficiency. We provide sustainability certification consulting and computational fluid dynamics analysis to ensure buildings perform optimally in their environments while meeting LEED and Living Building standards.
Renewable Energy Systems
We design integrated renewable energy systems including photovoltaics, battery storage, and thermal energy solutions. Our engineers create microgrids that enhance energy resilience while helping projects achieve net-zero energy goals through comprehensive feasibility studies and system design.
Greenhouse Gas Consulting
Our greenhouse gas consulting services analyze operational, refrigerant, and embodied carbon across scopes 1-3. We provide carbon footprint tracking, material life cycle analysis, and decarbonization strategies to help organizations achieve carbon neutrality and sustainability goals.
Questions
What engineering services does PAE offer?
PAE provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing engineering, lighting design, building performance analysis, renewable energy systems, fire protection, and technology design services for sustainable buildings.
How does PAE approach sustainable design?
We integrate decarbonization strategies, net-zero energy solutions, and regenerative design principles across all projects, supported by our B Corp commitment to environmental and social responsibility.
What certifications does PAE hold?
PAE is a certified B Corp and works with projects pursuing LEED, Living Building, Passive House, and WELL certifications through specialized consulting services.
Where does PAE operate?
We have 10 offices in Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, New York, Boston, and other major cities, serving clients nationwide with local market expertise.
What makes PAE different from other engineering firms?
Our 50+ years of sustainable engineering experience, carbon-negative operations since 2019, and integrated approach combining technical expertise with environmental stewardship set us apart.
