Primera Engineers, Ltd.

People-forward engineering design and consulting services

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About the firm

Primera Engineers, Ltd. is a multidisciplinary engineering design and consulting organization founded in 1987 in Chicago. With more than 350 professionals and over $60M in annual revenue, it serves clients across buildings, transportation, utilities, and business consulting. Originally a small MEP practice, Primera has grown into a recognized leader with offices in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Georgia, earning ISO 9001:2015 certification and repeated recognition on ENR Top 500 Design Firms and Top Workplaces lists.

Established
1987
Team
Large
Firm type
Aviation Engineering · Civil Engineering · MEP · Power & Utility Engineering · Structural Engineering · Telecom / RF Engineering · Transportation Engineering

Credentials

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System

People

Erin InmanPresident and CEO

Melissa ClarkSVP, CFO

Kendahle ArtisSVP, Human Resources

Lourdes GonzalezSVP, Business Development

Eduardo DeSantiagoVP, Sr. Structural Engineering Director

Melissa HelphingstineVP, Consulting Division Manager

Elizabeth OdegaardVP, Project Delivery Department Manager

Amanda Beck LarkinVP, Project Delivery Department Manager

Guy NiedorkornVP, Sr. Director of Business Development

Omar TorresVP, Information Technology

Oscar RiveraVP, General Counsel

Al ClarkVP, Sr. Director of Business Development

Paresh ThakkarTechnical Director, Water Resources

Christine MeasamerCivil/Structural Department Manager

Mary Ellen MackConstruction Team Lead

Weymouth SpenceSr. Project Delivery Group Manager

Capabilities

Buildings Engineering

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Provides comprehensive engineering and design services for new construction and renovation projects across diverse structures and systems.

  • Mechanical Engineering

    Designs heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and other mechanical systems to optimize indoor comfort and operational efficiency.

  • Electrical Engineering

    Engineers robust electrical systems, power distribution, and backup power solutions tailored to facility needs.

  • Plumbing Engineering

    Develops safe and efficient water supply, drainage, and piping systems for commercial and institutional facilities.

  • Structural Engineering

    Analyzes and designs resilient structural systems to ensure the safety and stability of diverse building types.

  • Civil Engineering

    Delivers site development, grading, drainage, and utility coordination to support building construction.

  • Architectural Consulting

    Collaborates with design partners to integrate functional and aesthetic solutions into structural plans.

  • Commissioning Services

    Verifies and documents that all building systems perform according to the design intent and operational requirements.

  • Energy Consulting

    Analyzes energy performance and identifies efficiency improvements to lower operational costs.

  • Sustainability Design

    Integrates eco-conscious materials and practices to achieve green building certifications and long-term sustainability.

  • Life Safety Systems

    Designs critical emergency, exit path, and alarm infrastructure to protect occupants and comply with codes.

  • Lighting Design

    Crafts aesthetic and energy-efficient illumination plans for interior and exterior environments.

  • Fire Protection Engineering

    Designs active and passive fire suppression, detection, and alarm systems to safeguard lives and property.

Transportation Engineering

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Delivers design, planning, and management expertise for transit systems, highways, and infrastructure projects.

  • Roadway Design

    Plans and engineers safe, efficient, and modern highway and street systems.

  • Bridge Design

    Engineers reliable structural designs for overpasses, pedestrian bridges, and highway crossings.

  • Construction Engineering

    Provides on-site inspection, quality control, and engineering support during construction phases.

  • Transportation Planning

    Conducts feasibility studies, traffic analyses, and environmental reviews for upcoming infrastructure projects.

  • Construction Management

    Oversees project timelines, budgets, and contractor coordination to deliver complex civil infrastructure.

Utilities Engineering

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Supports complex power and energy systems with comprehensive engineering, delivery, and safety solutions.

  • Power Delivery

    Designs high-voltage transmission, distribution, and substation systems to support reliable grid infrastructure.

  • Natural Gas Engineering

    Develops safe piping, distribution, and pressure regulation designs for natural gas utilities.

  • Substation Engineering

    Engineers electrical physical layouts, grounding, and structural elements for high-voltage substations.

  • Transmission and Distribution

    Plans overhead and underground lines to reliably convey power from generation sources to end-users.

  • Protection and Controls

    Designs relay, monitoring, and automated control schemes to protect utility equipment and prevent outages.

  • Water Resources Engineering

    Provides modeling, flood control, and storm water management solutions to protect communities and ecosystems.

Business Consulting

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Integrates specialized advisory, project delivery, and management solutions tailored to organizational needs.

  • Project Management Services

    Establishes disciplined tracking, scheduling, and risk mitigation frameworks for major engineering programs.

  • Staff Augmentation

    Supplies highly skilled technical personnel to embed directly within client operations and utilities.

Industries

Education · Healthcare · Aviation · Electric Utilities · Utilities · Government · Federal · Commercial · Transportation · Telecommunications

Projects

BBVA Bancomer Headquarters

Mexico City, Mexico · Commercial

Project details

Engineering design services for the headquarters in Mexico City, representing the practice's first international project.

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