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Construction Engineer (Entry-Level)

Primera Engineers logoPrimera Engineers
TypeFull-time
WorkplaceOn-site
SeniorityJunior
Salary$70,000–$90,000
LocationChicago, IL
Posted9/9/2026
Engineering

Job Type

Full-time

Description
You'll work on construction projects for our transportation and municipal clients. Prepare technical calculations and lead in the preparation and coordination of reports, plans, specifications, supporting documents and permit applications. Connect with people, learn and grow, and 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. The secret to our success is our ability to connect with clients to provide a first-class customer experience.

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 engineering. You have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management and have zero to five years of construction experience.
  • You know transportation. Familiarity with IDOT procedures and have a current IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification. You also possess an understanding of construction inspection practices. Paving experience is a plus.
  • You’re a people person with the ability to interface and collaborate effectively with clients, employees, and the management team. Your strong organization and communication skills will contribute to your success.
  • You’re proficient with business and engineering applications such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

What You’ll Do

  • You’ll assist on construction projects. You’ll provide inspection for various construction projects, and assist with maintaining project documentation, including calculations, daily reports, project filing, etc.
  • You’ll work under a Lead Engineer. You’ll perform work involving the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria under supervision. Limited exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
  • You’ll connect with people. It’s critical to the work we do. You’ll interface directly with clients, consultants, subconsultants, and contractors.
  • 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
  • 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
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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.

Salary Description

$70,000-$90,000

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Primera Engineers

Full-service engineering design and consulting firm.

Primera Engineers is a mid-size, full-service, woman-owned (WBE) engineering design and consulting firm specializing in four areas of expertise: buildings, transportation, utilities, and business consulting. With more than 35 years of experience in the A/E/C industry, 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, including PMO and analytics services. We are committed to providing our clients with industry-leading expertise and a simultaneous-focus on a superior level of client service. We are always looking for passionate leaders and innovative professionals who are ready to jump in and help drive Primera’s growth into the next 35 years.

Private company
Founded1987
Unlock human wisdom
ThesisTermsPrivacy
HQ
Chicago, United States
Size201–500 employees
IndustryDesign Services
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