At Primera, we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. If you are interested, browse our open positions below or contact us at hr@primeraeng.com. Primera Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please read the full policy.
***All positions are eligible for remote working, so we encourage you to apply if you live outside our current office footprint and want to work from home.***
Sr. Structural Group Manager (Utilities)
Help lead our dynamic Structural team forward as you take the next step in your own career. Charged with the overall success of the department, you’ll have your hands in strategic planning, project delivery and management, talent management, business development, and even some recruiting. Learn More
Materials Coordinator
The Materials Coordinator has an understanding of construction procedures and the incorporation and documentation of material into various projects. Learn More
GIS Analyst
Working as part of the GIS team, primarily working in the utility space. Recent work has included adapting maps in Intergraph G/Technology to reflect updated information provided through LocusView field data. Other work has focused on data quality checks in GE Smallworld and a host of analysis and integration efforts utilizing the ESRI software suite. Daily tasks may include but are not limited to analyzing and extrapolating data and other forms of information, manipulating map features, and communicating with team members and stakeholders. A successful GIS Analyst will take initiative, be willing to ask questions and master new processes, exhibit strong problem-solving abilities, and embody a sense of responsibility for how the job relates to real world impact. Learn More
Proposal (Marketing) Specialist
Be part of a fun and dynamic marketing team as Primera sets its sights on regional and national expansion. Work with great people and grow professionally while you hone your marketing talents. We're looking for a strategic-thinking, multi-task-loving proposal enthusiast that can help lead the process from kickoff through debrief. Learn More
Project Delivery Group Manager
The Group Manager will be responsible for overall project planning, monitoring, and control for the delivery of engineering service projects to multiple utility providers. They will have a team reporting directly to them. The Group Manager will report to the Department Manager of Project Delivery. The Group Manager will also perform as a Project Manager on designated projects, as well as assist the Department Manager with assigned management tasks. Learn More
Electrical Engineer – Buildings
Continue to grow in your electrical engineering career with challenging work in a wide range of projects in the built environment. Connect with great people, learn and grow, and have some fun doing it. Learn More
Project Manager
You’ll be responsible for leading and managing projects, directing and coordinating the activities of multiple disciplines on a project of moderate scope or a combination of smaller projects. You’ll also work with great people and have a good time doing it. Learn More
Project Coordinator
As an essential part of our Transportation team, you’ll collaborate with project managers and support multiple projects with design and construction-related deliverables. You’ll learn and grow, connect with great people, and have some fun in the process. Learn More
Transmission Line Engineer
You have extensive knowledge of high voltage transmission line design. You'll work with a project team to create all design documents and drawings for transmission line projects. Ideally, you're a self-starter who needs little or no supervision to complete new transmission line designs, do business development, and are capable of supervising junior engineers. Learn More
Customer Service Specialist (Polish Speaking)
You'll play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between technical teams and homeowners. You'll complete administrative tasks, attend homeowner briefings, and assist homeowners with understanding of the program, filling out paperwork, and product selection. You'll guide them through all phases of the Program while ensuring outstanding customer service. You must possess an understanding of engineering principles and will be tasked with gathering feedback from the homeowners and ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Residential Sound Insulation Program. Having effective communication skills is a must, as is the ability to work collaboratively with a variety of teams and individuals. Learn More
Front Desk Coordinator
Provides administrative and staff support services primarily to project teams and management of the company, with secondary support to additional functional areas, as necessary.
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Transportation Discipline Lead Engineer
Extensive engineering experience and a substantial understanding of the overall transportation planning, design, and construction process. Utilizes their experience and knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices on various project assignments and is responsible for the managerial and technical direction for the overall project team or for the portion of the project they have been assigned to manage; supervises, develops and mentors engineering and design personnel within the department; assigns work duties to personnel within the department; monitors staffing needs and works with the department manager to ensure projects are completed on schedule; and ensures that the project team adheres to the quality control/quality assurance guidelines. Learn More
Aviation Civil Project Manager
Works on various project assignments in support of Primera’s aviation practice, and is responsible for the project team’s adherence to the quality control/quality assurance guidelines. This is a leadership position which includes managerial and technical direction for the overall project team or for the portion of the project they have been assigned to manage. Learn More
Bridges Structural Engineer
Performs transportation structural engineering assignments involving transportation related structural plans including bridges, retaining walls, and culverts, surveys, investigations, and equipment for private, public, and transportation projects. Work is reviewed for the application of sound professional judgment. On a task basis, is responsible for preparation and completion of discipline engineering designs that are responsive to project needs. Tasks are performed under the supervision of a Senior Engineer. Learn More
Stormwater Group Manager
Lead our team of engineers for water management projects. You'll be responsible for overseeing the planning, design, and implementation of water resources projects, such as stormwater management, flood control, water supply, and water quality. You'll be responsible for managing the budget, schedule, and quality of the projects, as well as ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. You'll mentor and coach the staff, foster a collaborative and positive work environment, and develop new business opportunities with existing and potential clients. Learn More
Structural Engineering Group Manager
Take the next big step in your structural career. Help lead our transportation team forward, managing both projects and people. On top of leading structural designs and reviews for DOT, Tollway, and other public and private clients, you'll be charged with developing project scopes, budgets, invoices, schedules and reviewing work performed by others. You'll connect with people, continue to learn, grow professionally, and have some fun doing it. Learn More
Facilities Project Manager - Structural
The Water/Wastewater Facilities Project Manager will support and lead water and wastewater projects in the Chicago area which include planning, designing, and preparing plans related to water and wastewater infrastructure which may be comprised of water conveyance and sewage collection systems, pump stations, reservoirs, hydraulic structures, and water/wastewater treatment facilities. Learn More
Facilities Project Manager - Mechanical
The Water/Wastewater Facilities Project Manager will support and lead water and wastewater projects in the Chicago area which include planning, designing, and preparing plans related to water and wastewater infrastructure which may be comprised of water conveyance and sewage collection systems, pump stations, reservoirs, hydraulic structures, and water/wastewater treatment facilities. Learn More
Environmental Engineer
The Water/Wastewater Facilities Project Manager will support and lead water and wastewater projects in the Chicago area which include planning, designing, and preparing plans related to water and wastewater infrastructure which may be comprised of water conveyance and sewage collection systems, pump stations, reservoirs, hydraulic structures, and water/wastewater treatment facilities. Learn More
Documentation Engineer – Chicago Department of Water Management
You'll manage real Time Documentation (Field Books, DWM program Database) Review and Documentation. You have the ability to document contract quantities in compliance with state and federal standards. You’ll be integral to our construction projects throughout the City of Chicago with the Chicago Department of Water Management. Learn More
Mechanical Engineer
Take the next step in your mechanical engineering career. You’ll design mechanical HVAC systems for new and existing buildings. You’ll enjoy flexibility to work remotely, work with great people, continue to learn and grow, and have a good time doing it. Learn More
Talent Sourcing Specialist
Primera continues to grow to support infrastructure growth across the Country. To support our on-going expansion across the US, we are looking for a highly-motivated and experienced Talent Sourcing Specialist to join our HR team. The right candidate must possess a passion for attracting and finding qualified candidates who will be excited to join our diverse team. Learn More
Civil Engineering Intern – Aviation
You’ll apply what you’re learning. You’ll support engineers in the preparation of projects studies/reports and design plans for projects that can include site civil designs, drainage studies and design, airfield designs, roadway designs, and utility designs. You’ll assist with data collection and prepare technical calculations. Learn More
Construction/Construction Management Intern
You’ll apply what you’re learning. You will support construction engineers and technicians on construction projects including the installation of various underground utilities, resurfacing and reconstruction of roadways and the rehabilitation and replacement of bridges. You will learn to understand and read project plans and specifications. Learn More
Fire Protection Engineer
Take the next step in your fire protection engineering career. You’ll perform fire protection design and calculations, spend time in the field, and maintain quality assurance documentation. You’ll work with great people, continue to learn and grow, and have a good time doing it. Learn More
Construction Engineer – Chicago Department of Water Management
You'll work on construction projects for our transportation and municipal clients. Prepare technical calculations and lead in the preparation and coordination of reports, plans, specifications, supporting documents and permit applications. Connect with people, learn and grow, and have some fun doing it. Learn More
Construction Inspector – Chicago Department of Water Management
Capable of providing construction inspection throughout the Chicagoland area. Able to work and coordinate together with clients and contractors by understanding contract documents, enforcing traffic control measures and documenting work performed by various contractors. Learn More
Lead Structural Engineer
Performs assignments designed to develop professional knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related structural. Learn More
Experienced Structural Bridge Engineer
Performs transportation structural engineering assignments involving transportation related structural plans including bridges, retaining walls, and culverts, surveys, investigations, and equipment for private, public, and transportation projects. Work is reviewed for the application of sound professional judgment. On a task basis, is responsible for preparation and completion of discipline engineering designs that are responsive to project needs. Tasks are performed under the supervision of a Senior Engineer. Learn More
Electrical Group Manager
You’ll lead our Electrical group, be a key influencer, and contribute to the strategic planning process within our Buildings division. Learn More
Civil Engineering Intern
Apply what you’re learning in a real-world, engaging, fast-paced office environment. You'll prepare studies/reports and design plans for projects that may include site civil designs, drainage studies and design, traffic studies, roadway designs, structure inspections, and structural studies and design. You'll gain well-rounded experience, connect with people, grow professionally, and have some fun doing it. Learn More
Civil Engineer (Aviation)
Take charge of your transportation engineering career. As a civil engineer, you'll assist our aviation department by performing civil engineering-related tasks including research, calculations, design and delivery on aviation and/or transportation related project(s). You will work alongside our resident experts, grow professionally, and have some fun doing it. Learn More
Distribution Group Manager
You're highly-motivated with at least 8 to 10 years of experience in above and below ground utility distribution. You have management and communication skills that enable you to effectively lead large or complex projects for investor-owned utilities, developers or campuses. You'll connect with people, continue to learn, grow professionally, and have some fun doing it. Learn More
Documentation Engineer
The documentation engineer has the ability to document contract quantities in compliance with state and federal standards. You will review and assist with project documentation and prepare for successful audits. Learn More
Aviation Civil Project Manager
Works on various project assignments in support of Primera’s aviation practice, and is responsible for the project team’s adherence to the quality control/quality assurance guidelines. This is a leadership position which includes managerial and technical direction for the overall project team or for the portion of the project they have been assigned to manage. Learn More
Experienced Electrical Designer
This position requires a high level of expertise in quality assurance, the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and strong organizational skills for coordinating various project owners, stakeholders, and client interactions. You'll be responsible for leading large-scale design projects, from concept through to execution, ensuring exceptional design quality, consistency, and alignment with client objectives. You'll support design strategies while maintaining attention to detail in every aspect of your work. Learn More
Utility Project Manager
You’ll be responsible for leading and managing projects, directing and coordinating the activities of multiple disciplines on a project of moderate scope or a combination of smaller projects. You’ll also work with great people and have a good time doing it. Learn More
Electrical Engineer – Utilities
Perform detailed design of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems, perform field walkdowns to document existing conditions, ensure adherence to client and industry standards, connect with people, learn from our resident experts, grow professionally, and have some fun doing it. Learn More
Engineering Construction Manager
Responsible for utilizing their experience and knowledge of engineering principles and practices on various construction projects. A position which includes managerial and/or technical direction on construction projects. Responsible for the project team’s adherence to the quality control / quality assurance guidelines. Learn More
Senior Structural Engineer
Performs assignments designed to develop professional knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence structural. Learn More
Substation Department Manager
Help lead our dynamic T&S team forward as you take the next step in your own career. Charged with the overall success of the department, you’ll have your hands in strategic planning, project delivery and management, talent management, business development, and even some recruiting. Learn More
Substation Engineer
Perform detailed design of new substation layouts; create design documents, technical specifications, drawings, and prepare design calculations for new substation projects including electrical plans, schematics, bills of materials, and equipment specifications. Continue to learn and grow, and have some fun doing it. Learn More
Engineering Construction Group Manager
Responsible for the managerial direction and growth of the construction group. The successful candidate will have construction management experience with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois Tollway. Construction management experience with the City of Chicago, counties and local agencies in the greater Chicago area is a plus. This position offers exciting challenges and opportunities for managing all activities related to project scope, schedule, cost, quality, communications, and resources; mentoring young staff engineers, assisting in transportation market business development and participating in professional organizations and technical committees. This could also include technical reviews, review and interpretation of plans, specification and other construction contract documents, site logistics, staging and phasing, quality, and safety. Learn More
Utilities Structural Engineer
As a part of our growing Utilities division, you'll have the opportunity to leverage what you learned in school as you build your career as a structural engineer. You'll develop your professional knowledge and abilities and have some fun doing it. Learn More
Senior Structural Bridge Engineer
Performs transportation structural engineering assignments involving transportation related structural plans including bridges, retaining walls, and culverts, surveys, investigations, and equipment for private, public, and transportation projects. Work is reviewed for the application of sound professional judgment. On a task basis, is responsible for preparation and completion of discipline engineering designs that are responsive to project needs. Learn More
Stormwater Engineer
Independently performs stormwater and floodplain management assignments for Primera’s Transportation, Buildings and Utilities divisions. On a task basis, is responsible for preparation and completion of stormwater engineering designs that are responsive to project needs. Experience in completing hydrologic and hydraulic calculations for small and large watersheds, Phase I & II storm water design, storm sewer and detention modeling, floodplain delineations, grading, and erosion and sediment control plans.
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Civil Engineer – Transportation
Execute civil designs for both public and private civil and transportation projects by applying standard practices and techniques. Connect with great people, learn and grow personally and professionally, and ideally have some fun doing it. Learn More
Construction Engineer
You'll work on construction projects for our transportation and municipal clients. Prepare technical calculations and lead in the preparation and coordination of reports, plans, specifications, supporting documents and permit applications. Connect with people, learn and grow, and have some fun doing it. Learn More
Architect
Take the next step in your architecture career. You’ll both work on and manage design concepts and projects for new and existing buildings in a variety of markets. You’ll enjoy flexibility to work remotely, work with great people, continue to learn and grow, and have a good time doing it. Learn More
Senior Mechanical Engineer
You'll be a key member of our Chicago Public Schools team. As a subject matter expert, you'll utilize your experience and knowledge of engineering principles and practices on various project assignments. You'll solve problems and have a hand in the standards that shape the facilities Chicago students learn in. You'll enjoy flexibility, work with great people, and have some fun doing it. Learn More
Electrical Engineer
Continue to grow in your electrical engineering career with challenging work in a wide range of projects in the built environment. Connect with great people, learn and grow, and have some fun doing it. Learn More
Electrical Designer
You'll focus on the technical aspects of electrical design while providing support for the lead or project electrical engineer/architects on projects. You possess strong CAD skills and have the ability to communicate and interact with others. Learn More
Distribution Engineer
Execute complex designs for overhead and underground power installations; work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of overhead/underground distribution engineering and constructability related issues; and lead projects. Connect with people, continue to learn and grow, and have some fun doing it. Learn More
Civil Engineering Intern
You’ll apply standard engineering practices and techniques to prepare calculations for storm drainage, earthwork quantities, and cost estimates. You’ll also perform plan drafting using CAD software. You’ll enjoy what you do, work with great people, learn, grow and have a good time doing it. Learn More
Business Consulting Division Manager
You'll lead our Business Consulting division forward and inspire a team of over 20 professionals (and growing) to build upon Primera’s five-year history in the Business Consulting sector. You’ll contribute to our strategic planning process to develop, prioritize, and execute strategic goals and initiatives. Learn More
