Brent Little, PE

Vice President, Federal Programs, Principal, Mechanical Engineering

Anchorage

Vertical silver beams used in a civic and government project for Coffman Engineers

Meet Brent

Brent is the Vice President of Coffman’s Federal sector and a principal mechanical engineer in the Anchorage. As the Federal Programs lead, he supports market strategy and companywide federal champions as they lead projects and new pursuits. Brent’s career has focused primarily on federal sector work for agencies in the U.S. and abroad.

Brent also brings a strong background in commercial mechanical engineering and has been instrumental in the developing the Anchorage office’s commercial work. His experience includes vertical construction and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for commercial and industrial applications, with a significant focus on projects for the federal sector, specifically the U.S. Department of Defense.

Brent’s career began with the Omaha District Army Corps of Engineers which primed him for continued design-build and design-bid-build work with federal clients including; the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), National Park Service (NPS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USF&W), and the Forest Service.

Beyond federal work, Brent’s commercial mechanical engineering experience covers vertical design in many sectors, including corrections, utilities, education, healthcare, and oil and gas. Brent’s work experience covers all phases of project design, from business development to final project closeout. As an Alaska resident since 1981, Brent has worked on projects throughout the state of Alaska and enjoys the challenges of unique and remote environments throughout Alaska and beyond.

Professional Organizations

  • American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
  • Society of American Military Engineers (SAME).