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Utilities Project Manager

Chicago, IL

$100K - $135K/yr

WORKING FOR PRIMERA Our Utilities division is a talented team of experts working together to ... We provide full-service electrical, civil, and structural engineering services to support electric ...

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Lead Structural Engineer

Chicago, IL

$95K - $115K/yr

WORKING FOR PRIMERA Our Utilities division is a talented team of experts working together to ... You'll coordinate project assignments with engineers and technicians within the group. * You'll ...

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Stormwater Engineer

Chicago, IL

$67K - $100K/yr

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 ...

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Mechanical Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$75K - $110K/yr

WORKING FOR PRIMERA Our Buildings division is a talented team of experts working together to deliver buildings and systems that perform better. We provide full-service engineering and design services ...

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Substation Protection & Control Engineering Manager - PE (Remote Option)

Substation Protection & Control Engineering Manager - PE (Remote Option)

Primera

Remote

$120K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
At Primera Engineers, people come first. We're a nationally recognized, woman-owned firm that believes collaboration, learning, and innovation fuel lasting impact. Our Utilities Division connects bright minds to design safe, sustainable power systems and high-voltage substations that keep communities connected and energized.
If you're an experienced Substation Protection & Control Engineering Manager who leads by example - not just a technical expert but also a mentor, motivator, and builder of great teams, Primera is the place where you can thrive and grow.
Why You'll Love Working Here
  • Flexibility that works: Choose a hybrid or remote schedule that fits your life and projects.
  • Culture of belonging: Be part a nationally ranked, inclusive firm that values people, teamwork, learning, and collaboration.
  • Growth that lasts: We invest in and support your goals - professional training, PE licensing, leadership development, and technical programs are all part of the package.
  • Comprehensive benefits: Competitive compensation, profit sharing, 401(k) match, ESOP participation, continuing education reimbursement, paid volunteer time, professional development support, and generous paid time off.
  • Meaningful impact: Help to modernize substations and deliver clean, reliable power across North America.

What You'll Do
  • Lead and inspire a talented and multi-disciplinary team delivering protection & control designs for utilities and EPC partners.
  • Provide strategic oversight for project resources, budgets, and client relationships.
  • Guide engineers through complex transmission and distribution projects.
  • Manage resources, performance, and development for a growing national substation group.
  • Review and approve design packages, drawings, and specifications for technical excellence.
  • Partner with leadership on business development and recruiting initiatives.
  • Champion a culture of learning, innovation, collaboration and inclusion across the team.

What You Bring
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering and an active PE license; PMP is a plus
  • 15+ years of experience in protection & control or power systems engineering,including 4+ years in leadership.
  • Advanced expertise in P&C engineering for high-voltage substations, and developing and reviewing one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, substation protection schematics, and control wiring diagrams.
  • Deep knowledge of utility industry standards.
  • A passion for mentorship, innovation, and collaborative leadership.
  • Confident communicator, mentor,and team builder with excellent organizational skills and a passion for helping engineers grow in both technical depth and systems thinking.

Compensation
Estimated salary range: $120,000 - $160,000, based on experience, qualifications, and PE/PMP status.
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Bring your leadership, purpose, and vision to a firm that values people as much as projects. Apply here or connect with our recruiting team - we'd love to share more about what makes Primera's Substation Group a special place to build your career.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Primera Engineers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary Description
$120,000 - $160,000

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