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 Transportation division is a talented team of experts working together to deliver engineering solutions that move people in a smarter way. We provide full-service planning, design and construction management services on everything from roadways and bridges to airports, stormwater infrastructure, and parks/recreation projects primarily for state and local agencies and municipalities.
Who You Are
- You studied civil engineering and earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or a related field, an emphasis in water resources/environmental is preferred. You have at least 10 years of experience in water resources engineering, stormwater management design, management and business development. You’re also a licensed professional engineer with CFM and/or CPESC – highly preferred or able to obtain in the future.
- You’re experienced in the principles and practices of design and inspection related to stormwater systems, roadway design, construction, and public works projects. You have a strong technical background and expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, design, and analysis. You also have a high level of analytical ability in order to identify, develop, and provide solutions to complex issues.
- You have a proven track record of delivering high-quality water resources projects on time and within budget.
- You’re proficient with hydrologic and hydraulic software. You’re knowledgeable with Microstation, Bentley Open Roads, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- You’re a people person. You have a positive attitude and enjoy developing relationships with staff and clients alike. You’re a strong communicator and have exceptional presentation skills and a proven ability to mentor and lead a team.
What You'll Do
- You’ll be responsible for stormwater management functions including but not limited to drainage facility design, drainage planning studies, stormwater asset management, and data collection.
- You’ll manage a team of drainage professionals, recruit and train new employees. You’ll also monitor their productivity and professional development, and provide technical guidance to improve performance.
- You’ll be accountable for the success of your group. You’ll participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for the department.
- You’ll provide project oversight and monitor scope, schedule, and budget for drainage tasks. You’ll lead proposals and projects, and work with the marketing team to respond to large, complex proposals; you’ll also manage discipline budgets.
- You’ll manage the preparation of studies, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of transportation projects.
- You’ll interface with clients including state and local agencies, and coordinate and conduct meetings with project stakeholders.
- You’ll share our passion for learning and growth. You will continue to learn and grow while also developing, sharing, and educating our staff in engineering best practices, knowledge, and tools.
- You’ll enjoy what you do. You’ll work with great people, continue to learn and grow, and have a good time doing it!
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
- A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment
- 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 $110,000 – $160,000 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.
