Structural Engineering Group Manager

Lisle, Illinois, United States

• Category: Structural Engineering

Description

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Who We Are

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 Utilities Structural 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.

Who You Are

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Structural Engineering and an active PE license; SE and/or PMP is a plus.

15+ years of experience in structural engineering, including 4+ years in leadership.

You have knowledge of codes and standards. (ASCE-7, IBC, ACI, AISC, wood and masonry), and design of structural systems in concrete, steel, and masonry with applications in either utilities or buildings.

Advanced expertise in structural engineering, developing and reviewing structural calculations, drawings, and specifications; experience in buildings and/or high-voltage substation design a plus.

You’re proficient with business and engineering applications. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and structural calculation software tools like Mathcad, RISA, Staad.Pro, LPile, MFAD, etc. is a must. MicroStation and/or AutoCAD proficiency will help you stand out.

Deep knowledge of utility industry standards a plus.

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.

What You’ll Do

Lead and inspire a talented and multi-disciplinary team delivering structural engineering designs for utilities and EPC partners.

Provide strategic oversight for project resources, budgets, and client relationships.

Guide engineers through complex buildings and substation 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, proposal preparation, and recruiting initiatives.

Champion a culture of learning, innovation, collaboration and inclusion across the team.

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

A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment

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

Starting salary is between $140,000 – $160,000 based on skills and qualifications, with the high end of the range limited to applicants based on relevant years of experience.

Disclaimer

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.

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Company

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Primera Engineers

Founded in 1987, Primera Engineers, Ltd. (Primera) has been a longstanding leader in the engineering industry, with projects ranging from schools and roadways to healthcare facilities and utility infrastructure. With more than 170 professionals from diverse and highly skilled backgrounds, Primera is committed to dynamic design, innovative technology, and superior service.

Primera employs experts in a variety of disciplines, including, mechanical / electrical / plumbing (M/E/P), structural, civil, telecommunications engineering, as well as architecture, commissioning, transportation and construction and program management. Our solution-focused team is comprised of dedicated professionals with extensive industry credentials.

We pride ourselves on superior service, and that service comes from one place: our employees. We know that if we are going to maintain that level of service, we need to attract, retain and engage the best talent in the industry. Our commitment to our employees is driven by our core values of quality, teamwork, integrity and balance. Quality in the value of our designs and service. Teamwork built on respect for all. Integrity in all our personal and professional collaborations. And Balance between work and family life.

Our passion for pleasing our clients has resulted in the establishment of one of the industry’s premier Quality Management Systems—one that is ISO 9001:2008 certified. We recognize that the pursuit of quality is exactly that: a pursuit. That is why we continue to invest in programs, activities, and people that will help Primera maintain its position as a premier provider of exceptional expertise and superb service.

We are also committed to providing the programs, resources, and training necessary to send our employees home safely each day. Safety is more than just a fundamental concern for us: it is a comprehensive way of doing business.