Senior Structural Engineer

Little Diversified Architectural Consulting; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Diversified Architectural Consulting seeks a Senior Structural Engineer for Building Design to join the Durham, NC office. A hands-on, collaborative leader will elevate engineering capabilities across projects including civic/government, healthcare, education, and office spaces.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil/Structural Engineering degree (Master’s preferred), 8+ years of experience, a PE license, and strong Revit proficiency with RAM, RISA 3D, ADAPT-Builder, and Enercalc knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Master’s a plus).
• 8+ years of professional experience.
• Professional Licensure.
• Strong proficiency with Revit.
• Familiarity with RAM, RISA 3D, ADAPT-Builder, Enercalc.
• LEED accreditation a plus; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the structural lead on projects, managing scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, contractors, and clients.
• Conduct design reviews and provide guidance to junior engineers and drafters.
• Participate in project planning, budgeting, and risk assessments.
• Apply passion for innovative design, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Skills

Revit proficiency

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

RAM

RISA 3D

ADAPT-Builder

Enercalc

Job description

Little is a dynamic, growing international multi-disciplinary design firm, dedicated to the belief that the best design solutions come from the creative collaboration of people from all fields of design. Our Vision is to become known for and sought after for breakthrough ideas that improve the performance of our clients and create a better future for people.

We are currently looking for a Senior Structural Engineer for Building Design with a positive, hands-on, collaborative work style to join our Durham, NC office to elevate our engineering capabilities and further grow dynamic Engineering Studios in every office of Little. Experience should include most of the following project types: civic/government, financial services, retail, high tech/R&D, healthcare, office, interior renovation, higher education, and/or education projects.

A position you’ll love:

• Serve as the structural lead on projects, managing scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, contractors, and clients.
• Conduct design reviews and provide guidance to junior engineers and drafters.
• Participate in project planning, budgeting, and risk assessments.
• Using your passion for innovative design, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

A candidate we’ll love:

• You are curious and creative, have a passion for problem-solving and critical thinking, and able to collaborate in a team setting.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Master’s a plus);
• 8+ years of professional experience.
• Professional Licensure.
• Strong proficiency with Revit.
• Maintain technical competence by staying current on appropriate codes and technologies.
• Thorough understanding of advanced engineering principles and calculations.
• Strong knowledge of construction documentation, specifications, and construction administration.
• Familiarity with Design Software (RAM, RISA 3D, ADAPT-Builder, Enercalc)
• You are curious and creative, have a passion for problem-solving and critical thinking, and able to collaborate in a team setting
• Passion for sustainability (LEED Accredited a plus); and
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Little is made up of Architects, Mechanical, Electrical and Structural Engineers, Land Planners, Landscape Architects & Civil Engineers, Interior Designers, Graphic Designers, CAFM & Strategic Planners and Digital Imaging and Animation specialists. Our other offices are in Charlotte NC, Charleston, SC; Newport Beach CA, Tysons Corner (DC), and Orlando FL.

Why Little:

Little is a place where you’ll surround yourself with colleagues who have different areas of expertise, are from different cultures and generations, and embody different talents, experiences, and passions. In fact, if you ask our employees what keeps them excited about coming to work each day, you’ll hear that it’s the people. It’s also our culture and the chance to be part of creating a better future through our work. We embrace a culture of teaching and learning through cross mentoring that spans generations, disciplines, talents, and interests and we strive to give each person exposure to the widest possible array of experiences. We care intensely about our clients and each other, and we do our best to spark a spirit of creativity and excitement in everyone around us. We are committed to creating a better world through focusing on sustainable, resilient, and regenerative design and we welcome people with similar experience and/or passions. To learn more about Little, please visit us at www.littleonline.com.

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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.