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.***
Electrical Program Manager III
The Program Manager III is to be involved in a long-term Program Management Office (PMO) working for the utility owner… Learn More
Architecture Program Manager III
The Program Manager III is to be involved in a long-term Program Management Office (PMO) working for the utility owner to implement Facility upgrades and improvements. This role operates as part of a larger PMO; working with multiple stakeholders including reporting to the primary client and our contractual client. The PMO will develop design strategies and then will oversee the implementation of the work perform by assigned Architectural Engineering (AE) teams and contractors. Candidates with significant experience in the AE industry are desired. Learn More
Mechanical/Plumbing Program Manager III
The Program Manager III is to be involved in a long-term Program Management Office (PMO) working for the utility owner to implement Facility upgrades and improvements. This role operates as part of a larger PMO; working with multiple stakeholders including reporting to the primary client and our contractual client. The PMO will develop design strategies and then will oversee the implementation of the work perform by assigned Architectural Engineering (AE) teams and contractors. Candidates with significant experience in the AE industry are desired. Learn More
Electrical Group Manager
WHO WE ARE We’re a people-first organization. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection and… Learn More
Project Management Assistant
Serve as a central hub of information. You’ll be responsible for the implantation and maintenance of contracts and provide assistance to our transportation engineering experts. You’ll work with great people, continue to learn and grow, and have a good time doing it. Learn More
Senior 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
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 Analyst
This position will work 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
Project Accountant
The Project Accountant is responsible for project-related accounting, which includes setting up projects, reviewing contracts, invoicing and monitoring outstanding A/R and more. Learn More
CAD Drafter
This position 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
Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant provides administrative and staff support services primarily to project teams and management of the company, with secondary support to additional functional areas, as necessary. Learn More
Civil Engineer
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
Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant provides administrative and staff support services primarily to project teams and management of the company, with secondary support to additional functional areas, as necessary. Learn More
Commissioning Agent
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
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
Prepare drawings and calculations, perform field surveys, do peer reviews with support from your supervisor, ensure adherence to client and industry standards, connect with people, continue to learn, grow professionally, and have some fun doing it. Learn More
Senior Transportation Project Manager
The senior transportation project manager will lead the design and planning areas of our transportation/civil practice. You will also help direct and coordinate business development activities to ensure the growth of the transportation/civil practice. 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
Design Manager
As an extension of the Primera/Jacobs project management team, you’ll serve as design manager for Chicago Public Schools projects. As a main point of contact, you’ll be charged with overseeing projects from budgeting through closeout. Learn More
Senior Transportation Project Manager
The senior transportation project manager will lead the design and planning areas of our transportation/civil practice. You will also help direct and coordinate business development activities to ensure the growth of the transportation/civil practice. Learn More
Senior Civil Engineer
The senior 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
Commissioning Agent
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
CAD Drafter
This position 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
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. 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
Project Management Assistant
The Project Management Assistant will provide support on various PM projects for the client. Responsibilities include project coordination, reporting invoicing, scheduling, training, and documentation of processes. Learn More
GIS Analyst
This position will work 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Field 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
Project Accountant
The Project Accountant is responsible for project-related accounting, which includes setting up projects, reviewing contracts, invoicing and monitoring outstanding A/R and more. 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
Permitting 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 some fun doing it. Familiarity with ComEd systems and practices is a plus.
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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. Learn More
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
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
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 $20.00/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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Civil Engineer
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
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 $20.00/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 $20.00/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 $20.00/hour. No previous experience necessary, we will train you!! A High School diploma is required, and knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
Learn More
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
CAD Drafter
Flex your drafting muscle as part of our Utilities team. Prepare drawings from engineering and/or field markups for designers and engineers and coordinate CAD for projects. Prepare drawings for permit, adhere to company and clients standards, connect with people, learn and grow, 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
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
Project Management Assistant
Serve as a central hub of information. You’ll be responsible for the implantation and maintenance of contracts and provide assistance to our transportation engineering experts. You’ll work with great people, continue to learn and grow, and have a good 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
CAD Drafter
Flex your drafting muscle as part of our Utilities team. Prepare drawings from engineering and/or field markups for designers and engineers and coordinate CAD for projects. Prepare drawings for permit, adhere to company and clients standards, connect with people, learn and grow, and have some fun doing it. Learn More
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. 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
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.
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
CAD Drafter
Flex your drafting muscle as part of our Utilities team. Prepare drawings from engineering and/or field markups for designers and engineers and coordinate CAD for projects. Prepare drawings for permit, adhere to company and clients standards, connect with 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
