Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager

Little Careers • Durham, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Little is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with a positive, hands-on, collaborative work style to join its Electrical team, preferably in the Durham, North Carolina office. The role supports the firm’s goal of developing innovative design solutions early in the design process and ensuring project success through construction. It also plays a key part in mentoring staff. Experience across some of the following project types is desired, though not all are required: education, civic/government, financial services, retail, office, interior renovation, high tech/R&D, industrial, mission critical/data centers, and healthcare.

The position collaborates with architects and other engineers on projects and leads interdisciplinary teams. The engineer will guide teams, make decisions, shape project outcomes, and steward projects from concept through construction administration. The role offers variety across planning, design, coordination, problem-solving, and team leadership. Little describes its culture as collaborative and committed to professional development, coaching, cross-mentoring, and continuous learning.

The expected schedule is 32 hours per week in the office, with 8 hours of flex time. Little is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience designing power distribution systems, fire alarm systems, low-voltage/IT systems, lighting, and controls.
• Registered Electrical Engineer.
• Solid Revit experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, hands-on, collaborative work style.

Nice To Haves

• NCEES record and multiple state licenses.
• Expertise in alternative energy design.
• Experience with LEED and/or WELL Certified projects; LEED AP or WELL AP credentials.
• BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) credential.
• Significant lighting design experience or Lighting Certified credential.
• Experience in some or all of these project types: education, civic/government, financial services, retail, office, interior renovation, high tech/R&D, industrial, mission critical/data centers, and healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects and other engineers to complete projects.
• Develop innovative design solutions and apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Support project success from early design through construction.
• Mentor staff.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams of landscape architects, architects, and engineers.
• Guide teams, make decisions, and shape project outcomes.
• Plan, design, coordinate, and steward projects from concept through construction administration.

Benefits

• Cross-mentoring opportunities across disciplines and generations.
• Intentional coaching in leadership, communication, and strategic thinking.
• Exposure to a wide range of project types and challenges.
• A culture of curiosity, experimentation, and continuous learning.
• Support for professional growth and opportunities for leadership and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed