Civil Engineer (EIT/PE) – Utilities

Execute civil designs for both public and private utility projects by applying standard practices and techniques. Connect with great people, learn and grow personally and professionally, and ideally have some fun doing it.  

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

• Your civil engineering qualifications are impressive. You have a passion for your work, between five to seven years of experience, and a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering. EIT certification is required, and PE license is preferred.
• You have a working knowledge of key civil design elements such as grading, drainage, utility design, and standard construction practices. You also have knowledge of relevant codes and standards like CDOT, IDOT, ADA, AASHTO, and MUTCD. You have permitted with multiple agencies and can work independently to secure site development permits.
• You are a people person with the ability to interface and collaborate effectively with other team members. Your strong organization and communication skills will contribute to your success.
• You are proficient with business and engineering applications such AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microstation. You possess knowledge of discipline-specific calculation software tools.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• You’ll execute designs for both public and private utility projects. You’ll be responsible for designing specific system components for the overall design effort including electrical substation layouts, site improvement plans, grading and drainage plans, lift stations, SPCCs, SWPPPs, and earthwork quantities. You’ll also oversee and review the work of junior engineers in the preparation of improvement plans, specifications, and supporting documents.
• You’ll be responsible for project coordination.
• You’ll continue to develop your professional knowledge and abilities. In carrying out related engineering tasks through the application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria, you’ll hone your skills under the supervision of senior civil engineers.
• You’ll connect with people. You’ll regularly communicate and coordinate project activities with internal and external team members and build meaningful relationships with utility owners and city engineers.
• You’ll enjoy what you do. You’ll work with great people, learn, 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
• 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 

For more information about Primera please visit our website: PrimeraEng.com.  

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.