What we're made of
Our Values
At our core, we value our people, our planet, and regenerative engineering. From achieving JUST and B-Corp certifications, annually recommitting to our respect for each other, inspiring young engineers and giving back to the community, everything we do is in service of our values and mission.
Vision
Why are we in business at PAE?
We help solve the planet's energy and water challenges.
Mission
We work with our clients to design the nation’s highest performing built environments. For some sectors this means net positive buildings, for other sectors Net Zero, for others better learning environments, project pro forma financial goals or a combination of these.
How do we do it?
- We listen to our clients and deeply understand their goals
- We hire and retain the best staff
- We provide innovative engineering solutions that work

Triple Bottom Line
We aim to be a true triple bottom line company by focusing equally on People, Planet, and Profit – be one of the best companies to work for in the West, be a leader in high-performance design and sustainable office practices, and have stable, long-term profits.
Corporate Covenant
Every year each of us at PAE signs a corporate covenant, which contains core values that help seal our commitments to each other.
Stewardship: We value community and seek to restore our planet’s ecosystem.
Humility: We approach challenges with an open mind.
Accountability: We follow through on our commitments to our clients, to each other, and to the planet.
Innovation: We collaborate to discover unique solutions that work for all people and our planet.
Respect: We treat each other with dignity, respect, and compassion.