Lead Civil Engineer

Little-Diversified-Architectural-Consulting; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Little seeks a Lead Civil Engineer for our Land Studio in Charlotte, NC. You will lead multidisciplinary teams on Healthcare, Civic, K-12, Higher Education, Commercial and Office projects from concept through construction administration.

You will design, document, and review site calculations, permits, and construction drawings, collaborating with internal engineers and architects. A PE and 10+ years of experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineer degree and PE registration.
• Experience producing construction documents (10+ years).
• Strong AutoCAD, Civil 3D, StormCAD/WaterCAD or comparable tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams from concept design through construction documents and design development.
• Coordinate with engineers, landscape architects, and architects to integrate multidisciplinary work.
• Prepare construction drawings, package calculations, and permit submissions.
• Oversee project budget, schedule, and quality across the team.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

StormCAD

WaterCAD

Education

Civil Engineer degree

Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

615 South College St.
Suite 1600
Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

Description

Little, nationally recognized as a “Best Firm to Work For” and one of the nation’s most progressive design firms, is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer with a positive, collaborative work style, for our Land Studio in our Charlotte, NC office.

The individual selected for this opportunity will work directly with our internal engineers, landscape architects and architects on a variety of project types including Healthcare, Civic, K-12, Higher Education, Commercial/Retail and Office. He / She will be responsible for performing site visits, preparing due diligence reports, preparing construction drawings, including calculating packages, permitting through local jurisdictions and construction administration.

You’re a candidate we’ll love if:

• You are a talented Engineer with experience designing for a broad range of clients and are a resourceful and creative problem solver.
• You’re good with people – you are an empathetic listener, genuinely interested in people, and are able to build consensus among clients and teammates, alike.
• You’re a great communicator both verbally and graphically – you are great at simplifying complex ideas and relating them in a way that people understand, and you’re able to understand what other people are really saying.
• You have fun and enjoy what you do.
• You enjoy doing research and documenting permit processes for new jurisdictions and can relate to permitting authorities.
• You are passionate about design and have a strong attention to detail.

This is a position you’ll love if:

• Form and lead project teams to support a positive, fun and high performing work environment
• You enjoy managing projects (or a group of projects) from concept design through design development and final design
• Provide technical leadership for projects as a mentor to all levels of the team
• Actively involved in monitoring the budget, schedule, and quality of projects within the team
• Maintains positive business relationships with both our internal clients and external clients as part of ongoing business development and overall client satisfaction efforts
• Have positive and established relationships with local municipalities/agencies within the Charlotte Metro Area
• Recent experience navigating the Charlotte UDO
• You are organized and a good time manager
• You enjoy working directly with clients and the project team for projects throughout the Carolinas and beyond
• You desire to join a company that will allow to grow and make the most of your opportunities.
• You desire to have a high degree of autonomy and responsibility

Ideal candidates will have the following Qualifications:

• Civil Engineer degree and registered professional engineer.
• 10+ years of experience in the production of construction documents; and
• You have excellent AutoCAD, Civil 3D, StormCAD, WaterCAD, and/or other Engineering software skills.

Why Little

At Little, we don’t just design environments—we design careers.

We invest in people who are driven to better themselves and eager to elevate their skills, mindsets, and impact. Here, your growth is not a side benefit; it is a core promise.

You’ll find:

• Cross‑mentoring opportunities to both teach and learn across disciplines and generations.
• Intentional coaching to help you strengthen leadership, communication, and strategic thinking.
• Exposure to a wide range of project types and challenges, expanding your professional toolkit.
• A culture that celebrates curiosity, experimentation, and continuous learning.
• A community of peers and leaders who truly care about your aspirations and are committed to helping you achieve them.

A Role Where You Can Make a Meaningful Mark

• Join a studio of passionate professionals committed to design.
• Lead with autonomy. Trusted to guide teams, make decisions, and shape project outcomes.
• Enjoy variety each day in planning, designing, coordinating, problem‑solving, and inspiring.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams of landscape architects, architects and engineers.
• Steward the entire project journey from concept through construction administration.
• Own outcomes with full support for your professional growth.
• Step into meaningful opportunity for leadership and advancement.

Little is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, Little prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Little is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or a member of our HR Team.

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