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Little Diversified Architectural Consulting Inc. Mechanical-Electrical Engineering Principal in Durham, North Carolina
Description
Little, a renowned design firm, is seeking a Mechanical-Electrical Engineering Principal to champion our MEP Engineering Studio and advance the vision of our Engineering Practice in the Durham, NC office.
A bit more about Little:
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.
This leadership role reflects our commitment to growing and elevating our engineering capabilities, and to achieving fully integrated, innovative solutions for clients. If variety is important to you, our engineers are enjoying projects in education, civic/government, financial services, retail, office, interior renovation, high- tech/R&D, mission critical/data centers, and healthcare.
A bit more about our leadership role:
You’ll work with our Engineering Practice Leader and Structural leaders in Durham to create a strong culture of creativity and collaboration between our engineers and architects, as well as implement our strategic growth plan for Engineering which will further drive Little’s overall goals
You’ll help us increase the influence and impact of our mechanical engineers on projects from the
earliest stage of design to drive integrated problem solving
You’ll help us increase the impact of our electrical engineers on project, grow the electrical group so they become independent electrical studio.
You’ll deepen our commitment to progressive sustainable design practices on our projects
You’ll assist with business development and marketing efforts, write qualifications and fee proposals, and represent our mechanical team at presentations and with clients
You’re an ideal candidate for us if:
You have the passion to find innovative engineering solutions to challenging designs
You are curious and creative, open to new concepts, able to explore many design options, and able to collaborate with and build on the ideas of others
You are a thought leader with an interest in emerging trends and leading edge designs
You are a strong communicator who is extremely responsive, able to make positive long-term connections with clients and teammates, and will participate in interviews for new projects
You enjoy being an advocate for engineering, giving back to the community, attending and/or speaking at conferences or writing articles
You can lead and inspire a team of professionals, earn trust and confidence from clients, and proactively resolve any issues or concerns
Candidates should have most/all of the following Qualifications:
Registered Mechanical Engineer, willing to register in additional states (NCEES Record a plus)
Minimum 12+years ofprofessional experience indesign ofmechanicalbuilding systemswithstrong knowledge of building, energy, and mechanical codes
Proven CA experience, including successful field engineering to resolve conflicts and issues
LEED experience and passion for Sustainability (LEED AP a plus)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated leadership experience and accomplishments (people, projects, budgets)
Demonstrated thought leadership through ambitious projects, industry recognition, speaking and/or writing engagements, etc.
Why Little:
Little is a place where you'll be surrounded by colleagues with diverse expertise, backgrounds, generations, talents, experiences, and passions. If you ask our employees what keeps them excited about coming to work each day, they'll tell you—it's the people. It’s also our culture and the opportunity to help shape a better future through our work. We embrace a culture of teaching and learning through cross-mentoring that spans generations, disciplines, and interests. We strive to give everyone exposure to the broadest possible range of experiences. We care deeply about our clients and each other, and we work to spark creativity and excitement in everyone around us. Curious what it’s like to work at Little? Check out our video! https://vimeo.com/851727160/a5897aa234. Want to hear more? Life at Little: Our Core Values on Vimeo (https://vimeo.com/1140083837/1a4e457ff1?share=copy&%3Bfl=sv&%3Bfe=ci)
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your letter of interest, and resume for review.
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 careers@littleonline.com or a member of our HR Team.
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