Primera Celebrates Fifth Year as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace

November 13, 2026

Primera Engineers is proud to be recognized as one of the top 10 mid-size firms listed among Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces. The 2026 honor marks our fifth year on the list, continuing a recognition that began in 2021.

In addition to the Chicago Tribune list, Primera was named to the 2026 list of Top Places for Remote Work, published by Energage. Built on feedback directly from employees, the Remote Work Top Workplaces recognition recognizes organizations that have created supportive remote work environments where flexibility, well-being, and employee experience are priorities. Primera is honored to once again be recognized among these leading workplaces.

“Earning this recognition for the fifth year is something we’re incredibly proud of,” says Erin Inman, President & CEO of Primera Engineers. “What makes it especially meaningful is that it’s driven by our employees, their experience, and their feedback. They’re the ones who make Primera a great place to work.”

Congratulations to the other remarkable firms named to the 2026 Chicago Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces. Primera ranked #9 among the 52 firms with 250-999 employees celebrated this year. The full list can be found here.

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.