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.***
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
Mid-Atlantic 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
Senior Recruiter
Lead our recruiting efforts. Partnering with our VP of HR 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
Force Account Design Engineer
As a partner within the CHI-DWM Joint Venture, provides program management, engineering and construction management services to the Chicago Department of Water Management (CDWM). Learn More
Administrative Manager
You are responsible for the oversight and management of all aspects of office operations and administrative work functions. You'll strive to maintain and improve their areas of responsibility in order to support efficient and effective business operations.
You'll be a key business advisor to the corporate team and internal clients for services including all hospitality, facilities, office services, and special projects. You'll provide guidance, expertise, coaching and counseling to all administrative office professionals and will work closely with other leaders within Corporate and the division, both locally and nationally, to drive the efficiency and cross teaming that are critical to delivering the highest levels of client service. You possess a deep knowledge of the firm, our internal clients and their needs, and ensures outstanding service delivery to all supported clients on a consistent basis. Key success factors for this role include the ability to build effective relationships, communicate effectively, and cultivate a high performing team. You will work closely with leadership to coordinate and implement all local, regional, and national administrative initiatives.
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Construction Resident 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 – Utilities
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
Facilities Engineering Intern
Apply what you’re learning in an engaging, real-world environment. Work with engineers and architects in the areas of energy, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and/or lighting design. Working on all types of projects, you’ll be mentored by experts in your field to enhance your current classroom curriculum. You'll learn and grow, connect with great people, and have some fun doing it. Learn More
Substation Group Manager
Establishes, promotes, and assures quality on all projects and work performed by department staff; assigns department personnel to project teams; signs-off on department fees for proposals and projects, monitors staffing needs to ensure projects are completed on schedule; follows up on department-related construction issues to resolve problems and concerns; and, supervises/develops engineers, senior engineers, designers, senior designers, and CAD personnel within the department. Learn More
Lead Civil Engineer - Utilities
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. Learn More
Senior 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
Electrical Engineering Intern
Apply what you’re learning in a real-world, fast-paced office environment. You’ll perform field surveys documenting existing conditions, and prepare calculations, drawings and materials lists, details and exhibits. You'll gain well-rounded experience, connect with people, grow professionally, and have some fun doing it. Learn More
GIS Designer
This position will working as part of the Utilities team, primarily working in the GIS 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 Designer 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
Senior Proposal Specialist
Be part of a fun and dynamic marketing/proposal 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 an experienced, strategic-thinking, multi-task-loving proposal enthusiast that can help lead the process from kickoff through debrief. Learn More
Senior Civil Project Manager
Lead and manage signature projects for our Utilities division. Conduct project initiation, develop and manage project plans, monitor progress, and serve as Chief Problem Solver. Connect with clients, assist with BD and marketing efforts, continue to learn and grow, and have some fun doing it. Learn More
Buildings 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
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
Transportation 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
Materials Coordinator
Primera is looking to include a Materials Coordinator to our Construction Group with an understanding of construction procedures and the incorporation and documentation of material into various projects. Projects may include IDOT, Tollway, County and various municipalities. 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
Senior Aviation Civil Engineer
The senior aviation civil engineer 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. 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
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
Plumbing Engineer
You know the plumbing design process and can work independently during the production phase of a project.
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Construction Inspector
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 the Utilities division by being the main point of contact for our Smartsheet data collection and analysis. Utilize your analytical skills to address internal & external client challenges and provide innovative solutions to complex business problems. Previous work experience with utility industry is beneficial, but not required. 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
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 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. 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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Transportation Civil Engineer
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
Junior Electrical 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 $20.00/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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Construction Resident 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
Take the next step in your mechanical engineering career. You’ll lead design on 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
Substation 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 – 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
Senior 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
Substation Project Manager
Lead and manage signature projects for our Utilities division. Conduct project initiation, develop and manage project plans, monitor progress, and serve as Chief Problem Solver. Connect with clients, assist with BD and marketing efforts, continue to learn and grow, and have some fun doing it.
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