Mechanical Engineer - Discipline Lead

Little is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Discipline Lead with a positive, hands‑on, and collaborative work style to join our Charlotte, NC office. This role will support our goal of being thought leaders by generating innovative design solutions early in the design process and will play a key role in mentoring and developing staff. Experience may include project types such as education, civic/government, financial services, retail, office, interior renovation, high‑tech/R&D, mission critical/data centers, and healthcare. At Little, we are dedicated to elevating the performance of our clients through Results Beyond Architecture. We believe the best design solutions emerge through collaboration across disciplines. Our teams include architects, interior designers, engineers, land planners, landscape architects, graphic designers, animation specialists, and more—working together throughout the full life of each project. Position Responsibilities Lead innovative design and problem‑solving efforts from the earliest stages of a project Develop and maintain strong client relationships Generate and evaluate mechanical system design options Offers technical or design expertise through mentorship and coaching to engineers and technicians through all phases of a project Oversee and contribute to project work through all phases; manage project work schedule Provide drawing coordination and technical oversight with clients, staff, and consultants Perform site observations and construction administration tasks, including review of shop drawings and submittals Mentor and support the development of designers and engineers in the office and manage workload for Charlotte office designers/engineers. Participate in project pursuits and client interviews as a subject matter expert Assist Studio Principal with financial aspects of projects including scope, fees and contracts and coordination of staff Signing and sealing documents required Qualifications Registered Professional Engineer (PE); willingness to obtain licensure in additional states (NCEES Record a plus) Minimum of 12+ years of professional experience designing HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, and controls systems; Including 3+ in a supervisory capacity Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD Experience using HVAC load modeling software (TRACE 3D) Strong communication and collaboration skills Working knowledge of building, energy, and mechanical/plumbing codes Proven construction administration experience, including field engineering and issue resolution Experience assessing existing buildings Experience with LEED-certified projects and a passion for sustainability (LEED accreditation a plus) 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! 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or a member of our HR Team. #J-18808-Ljbffr