We are thrilled to announce that Primera Engineers has been named as the 2024 Large Firm of the Year by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC-IL). As part of the Engineering Excellence Awards, the Firm of the Year prize recognizes the company that has contributed most to the success of ACEC-IL, advanced the consulting design profession, and has been actively involved in their communities. The award was presented at this year’s Engineering Excellence Awards Gala held at the Hyatt Regency in Rosemont, IL on February 22nd. The prestigious event, held annually, celebrates outstanding achievements in engineering across the state, including the region’s most notable projects, firms, young professionals, and mentors.

“This is a tremendous honor for Primera,” said Stacie Dovalovsky, Senior Vice President and ACEC-IL Board of Directors member. “It not only reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction but it’s proof that our leadership in the industry is promoting the engineering profession to our communities,” she continues. In addition to the Firm of the Year Award, Primera was also recognized for two of our projects, both of which won Special Achievement Awards. You can read more about our Central Avenue Bridge and our Lewis University Airport Traffic Control Tower projects here.

Primera would like to congratulate all who were recognized at this year’s Engineering Excellence Awards gala and would like to thank ACEC Illinois for their efforts toward the growth and improvement of Illinois.

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC-IL) is a statewide association that advocates for consulting engineering firms. Through its business, government, and public affairs programs, ACEC-IL promotes the interests of these firms. With a rich history dating back to 1964, ACEC-IL has grown to include 220 member firms across the state, representing various fields of practice and employing over 8,000 professionals.

Founded in 1987, Primera is a full-service, certified woman-owned (WBE) engineering design and consulting firm offering a wide range of professional services centered around four major areas of expertise: Buildings, Transportation, Utilities, and Business Consulting. Primera’s core service offerings include a wide range of professional services in the disciplines of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (M/E/P), structural, civil, and telecommunications engineering, as well as commissioning, energy, architecture, sustainability, life safety, lighting, transportation, natural gas, power delivery, project and construction management, and business consulting services.