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.
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Business Analyst
Support business consulting through data collection and analysis to provide strategic and meaningful advisory services to clients. Utilize your analytical skills to address client challenges and provide innovative solutions to complex business problems. Previous work experience with utility industry and consulting experience is beneficial, but not required. Learn More
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Real Estate Analyst
Prepare, submit and obtain permits and requests in support of our utilities team, client and projects. You'll handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, connect with people, learn and grow professionally, and have fun doing it. Learn More
Project Manager
The Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing a project. Directs and coordinates activities of several disciplines on a project of moderate scope or a combination of smaller projects. Directs coordination with clients and other external clients. May initiate or assist in contract negotiations or preparation. Assists in direction of project planning, budgeting and establishing critical project objectives. Other duties as assigned. Learn More
Commissioning Engineer
You'll lead commissioning projects and provide guidance for all commissioning activities in a variety of built environments. You'll connect with others by interacting with coworkers, clients, designers, and contractors. You’ll continue to learn and grow, and you’ll have some fun doing it. Learn More
Structural CAD Drafter
The CAD Drafter is based on the production support of engineering drawings, and should be detail-oriented, possess strong CAD skills, and be able to support engineers in basic drafting leading to basic design. Learn More
Senior Civil Engineer
Execute civil designs for both public and private utility projects by applying standard practices and techniques. Connect with great people, learn and grow personally and professionally, and ideally have some fun doing it. Position requires between four and six years of experience. Learn More
Electrical Designer
The Designer III position is an extenuation of the Designer II position. This position requires a higher element of quality assurance and organization of multiple tasks, owners, and client interactions. The Designer III is an expert in design and can successfully complete large, complex projects. Learn More
Substation Physical Designer
Set the foundation for your design career with a firm that’s a leader in power delivery engineering. You’ll prepare physical layout drawings for substations, produce electrical plans, work with great people, learn and grow, and have a great time doing it. Learn More
Substation Physical Designer
Set the foundation for your design career with a firm that’s a leader in power delivery engineering. You’ll prepare physical layout drawings for substations, produce electrical plans, work with great people, learn and grow, and have a great time doing it. Learn More
Bridge 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
Project Manager
The Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing a project. Directs and coordinates activities of several disciplines on a project of moderate scope or a combination of smaller projects. Directs coordination with clients and other external clients. May initiate or assist in contract negotiations or preparation. Assists in direction of project planning, budgeting and establishing critical project objectives. Other duties as assigned. Learn More
Roadway Engineer
The Roadway Engineer performs work involving the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. The work is reviewed for the application of sound professional judgment. Tasks may be performed under more senior staff. Learn More
Electrical Engineer
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
Talent Specialist
Lead our recruiting efforts. Partnering with our HR Director and internal hiring managers, you'll proactively source for talent by networking, headhunting, searching and connecting with passive talent. You'll have a hand in creating first impressions at Primera, grow in your career, and have some fun doing it. Learn More
Talent Specialist
Lead our recruiting efforts. Partnering with our HR Director and internal hiring managers, you'll proactively source for talent by networking, headhunting, searching and connecting with passive talent. You'll have a hand in creating first impressions at Primera, grow in your career, and have some fun doing it. 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 of related civil and structural. Exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making broader selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives. Engineering tasks may be performed under Lead Engineer, Project Manager or more experienced Engineer. Learn More
Electrical Designer
The Electrical Designer should possess a quality assurance mind-set and a strong attention to detail and have the ability to… Learn More
Project Management Assistant
You’ll serve as a central hub of information. You’ll be responsible for the implantation and maintenance of contracts and provide… Learn More
Transmission & 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
Field Technician
Seasonal employee 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
Business Analyst
Support business consulting through data collection and analysis to provide strategic and meaningful advisory services to clients. Utilize your analytical skills to address client challenges and provide innovative solutions to complex business problems. Previous work experience with utility industry and consulting experience is beneficial, but not required. Learn More
Substation Design 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
Substation Design 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
Senior Civil Engineer
Execute civil designs for both public and private utility projects by applying standard practices and techniques. Connect with great people, learn and grow personally and professionally, and ideally have some fun doing it. Position requires between four and six years of experience. Learn More
Lead Bridge Engineer
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 learn and grow and have some fun doing it.
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Junior Designer
Do you have a strong interest in starting a career in the Power, Solar, Telecommunications or Energy Field?? You're in luck! We are seeking motivated, positive, and detail-oriented individuals for Designer roles in our Utilities Division. The candidates selected for this position will perform utility electrical design and will be working with electrical, civil, and structural infrastructures for utilities. The Designers will perform field walkdowns and prepare engineering and construction drawings using computer aided drafting and design techniques.
Here's your chance to gain well rounded-experience in a professional services firm environment. This is a full-time employment opportunity with a pay rate of $18.00/hour. No previous experience necessary, we will train you!! A High School diploma is required. A background in physics and knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
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Protection & Controls Engineer
The Protection and Controls Engineer works with a project team to create all design documents and drawings for substation projects. This position has extensive knowledge of protection relaying scheme (i.e. bus protection, transmission line protection, transformer protection), design, and engineering. The Protection and Controls Engineer shall be capable of completing new complex substation protection and controls design projects with minimal supervision. Learn More
Protection & Controls Engineer
The Protection and Controls Engineer works with a project team to create all design documents and drawings for substation projects. This position has extensive knowledge of protection relaying scheme (i.e. bus protection, transmission line protection, transformer protection), design, and engineering. The Protection and Controls Engineer shall be capable of completing new complex substation protection and controls design projects with minimal supervision. Learn More
Junior Designer
Do you have a strong interest in starting a career in the Power, Solar, Telecommunications or Energy Field?? You're in luck! We are seeking motivated, positive, and detail-oriented individuals for Designer roles in our Utilities Division. The candidates selected for this position will perform utility electrical design and will be working with electrical, civil, and structural infrastructures for utilities. The Designers will perform field walkdowns and prepare engineering and construction drawings using computer aided drafting and design techniques.
Here's your chance to gain well rounded-experience in a professional services firm environment. This is a full-time employment opportunity with a pay rate of $18.00/hour. No previous experience necessary, we will train you!! A High School diploma is required, and knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
Learn More
Junior Designer
Do you have a strong interest in starting a career in the Power, Solar, Telecommunications or Energy Field?? You're in luck! We are seeking motivated, positive, and detail-oriented individuals for Designer roles in our Utilities Division. The candidates selected for this position will perform utility electrical design and will be working with electrical, civil, and structural infrastructures for utilities. The Designers will perform field walkdowns and prepare engineering and construction drawings using computer aided drafting and design techniques.
Here's your chance to gain well rounded-experience in a professional services firm environment. This is a full-time employment opportunity with a pay rate of $18.00/hour. No previous experience necessary, we will train you!! A High School diploma is required. A background in physics & knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
Learn More
Junior Designer
Do you have a strong interest in starting a career in the Power, Solar, Telecommunications or Energy Field?? You're in luck! We are seeking motivated, positive, and detail-oriented individuals for Designer roles in our Utilities Division. The candidates selected for this position will perform utility electrical design and will be working with electrical, civil, and structural infrastructures for utilities. The Designers will perform field walkdowns and prepare engineering and construction drawings using computer aided drafting and design techniques.
Here's your chance to gain well rounded-experience in a professional services firm environment. This is a full-time employment opportunity with a pay rate of $18.00/hour. No previous experience necessary, we will train you!! A High School diploma is required, and knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
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Electrical Engineer
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
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
Mechanical Engineer
Take the next step in your mechanical engineering career. You’ll lead design on mechanical HVAC systems for new and existing buildings and have the opportunity to manage projects. 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
Substation Design 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
Substation Physical Designer
Set the foundation for your design career with a firm that’s a leader in power delivery engineering. You’ll prepare physical layout drawings for substations, produce electrical plans, work with great people, learn and grow, and have a great time 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
Project Manager
The Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing a project. Directs and coordinates activities of several disciplines on a project of moderate scope or a combination of smaller projects. Directs coordination with clients and other external clients. May initiate or assist in contract negotiations or preparation. Assists in direction of project planning, budgeting and establishing critical project objectives. Other duties as assigned. Learn More
Assistant Division Manager
Work hand-in-hand with the Division Manager to lead our Buildings division forward. Inspire a team of more than 30 professionals (and growing) to build upon our 30-year history in the Buildings sector. Lead by example, help oversee division operations, connect with our clients, and have fun doing it. Learn More
Senior Civil Engineer
Execute civil designs for both public and private utility projects by applying standard practices and techniques. Connect with great people, learn and grow personally and professionally, and ideally have some fun doing it. Position requires between four and six years of experience. Learn More
Electrical Engineer
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
Senior Electrical 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
Senior Electrical 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
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
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
