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.***

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Aviation Civil Engineer & Project Manager

Transportation
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

IT Administrator

Buildings
Chicago, Illinois

The IT Administrator's role is to ensure proper computing device operation so that internal and external customers can accomplish business tasks. Problem resolution may involve the use of diagnostic and help request tracking tools, as well as require that the individual provide in-person or remote support. Learn More

Pumping Station Coordinator

Buildings
Chicago, Illinois

The primary responsibilities of the district BOD support staff is to provide scheduling and monitoring of water and sewer repairs for DWM; coordinate and track applicable permits for water and sewer repairs; provide support within the DWM management team, including documentation, communications, reporting, and coordination. Learn More

Structural Engineer

Transportation
Lisle, Illinois Chicago, Illinois

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

Transportation
Chicago, Illinois Lisle, Illinois

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

Structures/Bridge Group Manager

Transportation
Chicago, Illinois Lisle, Illinois

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 - Mechanical

Buildings
Chicago, Illinois

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

New Construction District Coordinator

Buildings
Chicago, Illinois

Assists the District Support Supervisor to provide scheduling and monitoring of water and sewer repairs for Department of Water Management (DWM); coordinate and track applicable permits for water and sewer repairs; provide support within the Department of Water Management (DWM) management team, including documentation, communications, reporting, and coordination. The district coordinator has strong communication skills and is proficient with Salesforce and InforEAM. Learn More

Facilities Project Manager - Mechanical

Buildings
Chicago, Illinois

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 - Electrical

Buildings
Chicago, Illinois

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

Buildings
Chicago, Illinois

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

Transportation
Chicago, Illinois

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

Database Developer

Buildings
Chicago, Illinois

The primary responsibility of the Developer position will include the effective design and development of enterprise-wide database systems with specific attention on implementing inventory and work order management systems for the City of Chicago. This position will leverage Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server platforms, related data systems and management tools, and will be responsible for identifying innovative approaches and solutions in a rapid application development environment. The candidate should be able to provide high quality support for the production, test, and development environments by implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining multiple database servers and databases. Learn More

GIS Developer

Buildings
Chicago, Illinois

The DWMPMO provides program management, engineering, and IT implementation services to the Chicago Departments of Water Management (CDWM), Transportation (CDOT), and Assets, Information, and Services (AIS) in Chicago, Illinois. As part of the Program Team supporting the City’s IT initiatives, DWMPMO leads IT implementations in a suite of existing systems utilized by the three departments.

The primary responsibility of the GIS developer will include creatin and maintaining geographic information systems (GIS) applications and software. You'll use various programming languages, frameworks and tools to design, develop and test GIS solutions that meet the needs of our client for the DWM PMO program. You'll interact with the program staff regarding project planning, goal setting, and expectation management. You may also work with different types of data, such as spatial, demographic, environmental, and integrate them into interactive maps, dashboards, reports and other products. You may also perform data analysis, quality assurance, documentation and troubleshooting tasks. Learn More

Mobile Device Management Administrator

Buildings
Chicago, Illinois

DWMPMO is looking to hire a Mobile Device Administrator position in Chicago IL. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience working in a construction or project-based environment. Learn More

Mechanical Engineer

Buildings
Chicago, Illinois

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

Corporate
Chicago, Illinois

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

Fire Protection Engineer

Buildings
Chicago, Illinois Lisle, Illinois Dallas, Texas

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

Transportation
Chicago, Illinois

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

Transportation
Chicago, Illinois

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
Chicago, Illinois Lisle, Illinois Remote [Work from Home] Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

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

Substation Group Manager

Utilities
Lisle, Illinois Remote [Work from Home] Chicago, Illinois

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 Structural Bridge Engineer

Transportation
Lisle, Illinois Chicago, Illinois

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

Buildings Electrical Group Manager

Buildings
Chicago, Illinois Remote [Work from Home]

You’ll lead our Electrical group, be a key influencer, and contribute to the strategic planning process within our Buildings division. Learn More

Distribution Group Manager

Utilities
Remote [Work from Home] Chicago, Illinois Lisle, Illinois

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

Transportation
Lisle, Illinois Chicago, Illinois

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 Engineer & Project Manager

Transportation
Dallas, Texas

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

Project Manager

Utilities
Greater Area: Washington, DC Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

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

Construction Manager

Transportation
Crown Point, Indiana Lisle, Illinois Chicago, Illinois

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

Utilities
Remote [Work from Home]

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

Construction Inspector

Transportation
Crown Point, Indiana

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

Substation Engineer

Utilities
Remote [Work from Home] Chicago, Illinois Lisle, Illinois

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

Construction Group Manager

Transportation
Chicago, Illinois Crown Point, Indiana

Primera is seeking a Transportation Construction Group Manager in the Chicagoland area that will be responsible for the managerial direction and growth of Primera's 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

Structural Engineer

Utilities
Chicago, Illinois Lisle, Illinois

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

Transportation
Chicago, Illinois Lisle, Illinois

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

Transportation
Lisle, Illinois Chicago, Illinois Remote [Work from Home]

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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Construction Engineer

Transportation
Lisle, Illinois Crown Point, Indiana Chicago, Illinois

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

Buildings
Chicago, Illinois Lisle, Illinois

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

Buildings
Chicago, Illinois

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

Substation Designer

Utilities
Remote [Work from Home] Chicago, Illinois Lisle, Illinois

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

Buildings
Denver, Colorado

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

Distribution Engineer

Utilities
Remote [Work from Home] Chicago, Illinois Lisle, Illinois Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

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

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One of the things Primera really allows us to do is to grow in our disciplines. It allows us to explore in a safe environment, where we make mistakes and learn from those mistakes. It helps us grow into the exceptional employees that we are.
Melissa Clark, Controller | Corporate
I've been working with my key managers for over five years now, and I've learned so much from them. They give me opportunities to have client-facing discussions and be in difficult situations, but they also back me up and help me grow and know how to get through them. I feel like I can reach out to them, but I also have [confidence] that I can deal with a new situation on my own.
Shannon Hackett, Consultant | Consulting
Coming in to Primera provides you with a lot of opportunity to establish yourself in the industry because there is a lot of growth potential.
Matt Villanueva, Civil Engineer III | Transportation
Primera is fun. I love coming to work here every day, and I have for the past 17 years. It's a mix of great people, great projects, and challenging work. I get up in the morning, and I'm excited to come into the office.
Erin Inman, President & CEO
I appreciate all of the opportunities to give back to our community, such as supporting New Life for Haiti and Rebuilding Together. I especially enjoy and value all of the support Primera has given to furthering women in STEM and our participation in the CONSTRUCT program. I am continually inspired by the individuals and organizations that Primera works with.
Colleen Finkl, Project Manager | Buildings
I have been working for engineering firms for 20 years. Primera is the first company that made me feel like part of a family and not just an employee number. That “family feel” really helps us work well as a team.
Laura Wand, Support Services Group Manager | Utilities