U.S. Navy Great Lakes Bachelor Enlisted Quarters
Federal · 2000 · Client: U.S. Navy
Project details
Design work on the first federal building to receive LEED certification.
People-forward engineering design and consulting services
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.
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
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
Provides comprehensive engineering and design services for new construction and renovation projects across diverse structures and systems.
Designs heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and other mechanical systems to optimize indoor comfort and operational efficiency.
Engineers robust electrical systems, power distribution, and backup power solutions tailored to facility needs.
Develops safe and efficient water supply, drainage, and piping systems for commercial and institutional facilities.
Analyzes and designs resilient structural systems to ensure the safety and stability of diverse building types.
Delivers site development, grading, drainage, and utility coordination to support building construction.
Collaborates with design partners to integrate functional and aesthetic solutions into structural plans.
Verifies and documents that all building systems perform according to the design intent and operational requirements.
Analyzes energy performance and identifies efficiency improvements to lower operational costs.
Integrates eco-conscious materials and practices to achieve green building certifications and long-term sustainability.
Designs critical emergency, exit path, and alarm infrastructure to protect occupants and comply with codes.
Crafts aesthetic and energy-efficient illumination plans for interior and exterior environments.
Designs active and passive fire suppression, detection, and alarm systems to safeguard lives and property.
Delivers design, planning, and management expertise for transit systems, highways, and infrastructure projects.
Plans and engineers safe, efficient, and modern highway and street systems.
Engineers reliable structural designs for overpasses, pedestrian bridges, and highway crossings.
Provides on-site inspection, quality control, and engineering support during construction phases.
Conducts feasibility studies, traffic analyses, and environmental reviews for upcoming infrastructure projects.
Oversees project timelines, budgets, and contractor coordination to deliver complex civil infrastructure.
Supports complex power and energy systems with comprehensive engineering, delivery, and safety solutions.
Designs high-voltage transmission, distribution, and substation systems to support reliable grid infrastructure.
Develops safe piping, distribution, and pressure regulation designs for natural gas utilities.
Engineers electrical physical layouts, grounding, and structural elements for high-voltage substations.
Plans overhead and underground lines to reliably convey power from generation sources to end-users.
Designs relay, monitoring, and automated control schemes to protect utility equipment and prevent outages.
Provides modeling, flood control, and storm water management solutions to protect communities and ecosystems.
Integrates specialized advisory, project delivery, and management solutions tailored to organizational needs.
Establishes disciplined tracking, scheduling, and risk mitigation frameworks for major engineering programs.
Supplies highly skilled technical personnel to embed directly within client operations and utilities.
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