Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager

Little-Diversified-Architectural-Consulting; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Little is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager to join our Electrical team in Durham, NC, with a hands-on, collaborative work style. You will support innovative design solutions from early design through construction and mentor staff, while leading interdisciplinary teams across projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in power distribution, fire alarm, low voltage/IT, lighting, and controls, with an active PE license preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in design of power distribution systems, fire alarm systems, low voltage/IT systems, lighting and controls.
• Registered Electrical Engineer required (NCEES record/multiple state licenses a plus).
• Expertise in Alternative Energy design a plus.
• Experience with LEED and/or WELL Certified Projects (LEED AP/WELL AP a plus).
• BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) a plus.
• Significant Lighting Design experience or Lighting Certified a plus.
• Solid Revit experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with our architects and other engineers to complete projects.
• Using your passion for innovative design, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• A “Best Places to Work” award-winning culture.
• Lead with autonomy. Trusted to guide teams, make decisions, and shape project outcomes.
• Steward the entire project journey from concept through construction administration.

Skills

Power distribution

Fire alarm

Low voltage/IT

Lighting & controls

Electrical engineering license

Alternative Energy design

LEED / WELL knowledge

RCDD (optional)

Lighting design

Revit

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager

Job Category: Eng (MechElecStrucCivil)

Requisition Number: SENIO001818

• Posted : October 15, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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410 Blackwell Street
Suite 10
Durham, NC 27701, USA

Description

Little is currently looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer with a positive, hands-on, collaborative work style to join our Electrical team, preferably in our Durham, NC office. This person will be expected to support our goal of being thought leaders by generating innovative design solutions at the earliest stages of the design process and ensuring project success all the way through construction. This person will also play a key role in mentoring staff. Some or all of the following project type experience is desired, all are not required: education, civic/government, financial services, retail, office, interior renovation, high tech/R&D, Industrial, mission critical/data centers, and healthcare.

At Little, we are dedicated to elevating the performance of our clients through Results Beyond Architecture. We believe that the best design solutions come from the collaboration of people from all fields of design. Little is made up of architects, interior designers, engineers, land planners, landscape architects, graphic designers, animation specialists, and more who work together throughout the entire duration of a project. Our expectation is 32 hours per week in office with 8 hours flex.

A position you’ll love:

• Collaborating with our architects and other engineers to complete projects.
• Using your passion for innovative design, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• A “Best Places to Work” award-winning culture.

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in design of power distribution systems, fire alarm systems, low voltage/IT systems, lighting and controls.
• Registered Electrical Engineer required (NCEES record/multiple state licenses a plus).
• Expertise in Alternative Energy design a plus.
• Experience with LEED and/or WELL Certified Projects (LEED AP/WELL AP a plus).
• BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) a plus.
• Significant Lighting Design experience or Lighting Certified a plus.
• Solid Revit experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication 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, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation national origin, genetics, disability status, age, 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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Eng NC

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