Who We Are
We’re a people-first organization. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in the industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of.
Working For Primera
Our Utilities division is a talented team of experts working together to provide solutions that are vital to energizing our future. We provide full-service electrical, civil, and structural engineering services to support electric and gas utilities nationwide. We’re also fortunate to support wind farms and renewables; transmissions systems; and university and industrial facilities.
Who You Are
- You have a Bachelor’s degree, preferred in Geography, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Computer Sciences, Civil Engineering, or similar technical discipline
- You have production line work, CAD experience, or drafting/design knowledge in a GIS application
- You are proficient in Excel and able to use Excel productively, experience with pivot tables and pivot reporting, advanced formulas, advanced charting, VBA and data tables, simulations, and solver
- You have the ability to place field data into a dataset and use information to reconcile discrepancies
- You have the ability to work independently, yet within a team, giving and receiving feedback
- You have familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
- You have knowledge of GE Smallworld
- You have knowledge of ESRI (ArcMap, ArcPro ArcGIS, ArcSDE, ArcGIS Online)
- You have knowledge of electric utilities
- You have 1-2 years’ experience working with GIS or academic coursework in or using GIS technology
- You have an understanding of how data management and behavior impacts business requirements, decision making, and back-office workflows
- You have strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain complex, technical matters with ease, grace, and simplicity so that non-specialist readers understand
What You'll Do
- You will assist with development and maintenance of GIS data
- You will assist with mapping and data analysis
- You will follow oral and written instructions
- You will collaborate and actively contribute towards program progress and team goals through critical thinking, creative solutioning, proactive inquiry, and sharing knowledge with team members
- You will have periodic collaboration with electric utility designers, engineers, and division business members
- You will willingly develop enhanced or adapt skills to meet objectives
- You will perform production line work and other GIS drafting functions
Some of What You'll Enjoy
- An excellent benefits package including 401K match and employee stock ownership, gym and transit subsidies, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, continuing education reimbursement and much more
- Flexible work scheduling in a fast-growing company
- Colleagues that appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas
- The fruits of our employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long
Starting salary is between $60,000 – $70,000 based on skills and qualifications, with the high end of the range limited to applicants based on relevant years of experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Primera is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Primera’s practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation, shall not be based on any person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, disability, physical handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status or other protected group as defined by law.
