Primero

Global EPC delivers turnkey mineral projects

Electrical Engineer

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSalt Lake City, UT, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
A minimum of 3–7 years of relevant electrical design experience is required.
A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required; a Utah license is preferred, and a license from any U.S. state will be considered.
Experience with low- and medium-voltage systems, including specifying transformers, switchgear or motor control centers, variable-frequency drives, and generators, is an asset.
Experience with programmable logic controller instrumentation and control systems is an advantage.
Expertise with ETAP and familiarity with AutoCAD are required.
A strong understanding of Canadian Electrical Code and International Electrotechnical Commission codes is required.
Experience in the mining or oil and gas industry, including on-site construction and commissioning work, is required.
Ability to develop equipment specifications, electrical equipment lists, and other deliverables is required.
Ability to develop and understand electrical engineering calculations is required.
Ability to read and interpret design drawings, schematics, and other engineering drawings is required.
Proficiency in Windows XP and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, is required.
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Develop single-line, schematic, and termination diagrams.
Develop electrical load lists, equipment lists, cable schedules, and material take-offs.
Conduct load-flow, protection-coordination, short-circuit, motor-starting, cable-sizing, and grounding studies.
Develop specifications and datasheets for procurement of electrical equipment, instruments, and control systems.
Research, design, and evaluate electrical products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet requirements by applying engineering principles.
Complete work in a timely fashion with a diligent attitude, while focusing on safety during work and in designs.
Liaise with vendors, clients, draftspersons, interdisciplinary engineers, and other key stakeholders throughout design activities.
Provide site support during construction and commissioning project phases.
Perform self-appraisals.
Provide direction to draftspersons during design activities to ensure drawing output meets engineering requirements.
Provide assistance as needed or directed to deliver a quality product on time and on budget.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with low- and medium-voltage systems, including specifying transformers, switchgear or motor control centers, variable-frequency drives, and generators.
Experience with programmable logic controller instrumentation and control systems.
A Utah Professional Engineer license; a license from any U.S. state will be considered.

Electrical Engineer

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Primero’s team is currently looking for an Electrical Engineer.

This is a unique opportunity to join our talented team and be part of Primero's growth and success. Primero is a company founded in Australia, established and growing rapidly in Montreal since 2016. We expanded into Houston in 2022, Toronto in 2023, and Salt Lake City in 2026 strengthening our North American presence. We specialize in the design, procurement, and construction management of mineral processing plants

As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for the design of electrical distribution and control systems under the supervision of the Chief E&I Engineer. You will support the Electricity and Instrumentation (E&I) service through the different phases of each project: feasibility, design, construction and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop single line, schematic and termination diagrams.
Develop electrical load lists, equipment lists, cable schedules and material take-offs.
Conduct studies: load flow, protection coordination, short circuit, motor starting, cable sizing, grounding.
Develop specifications and datasheets for the procurement of electrical equipment, instruments and control systems.
Research, design and evaluate electrical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements by applying knowledge of engineering principles.
Complete and work in a timely fashion with a diligent attitude, while focusing on safety during work and safety in designs.
Liaise with vendors, clients, draftspersons, interdisciplinary engineers (process, structural, mechanical, etc.) and other key stakeholders for the duration of design activities.
Provide site support during construction and commissioning project phases.
Perform self-appraisals.
Provide direction to draftspersons during design activities to ensure drawing output meets engineering requirements.

What we are looking for:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering;
Minimum 3-7 years of relevant experience in electrical design;
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required (Utah preferred; any U.S. state license will be considered)
Experience with low and medium voltage systems is an asset; specify transformers, switchgear/MCC, VFDs and generators.
Experience with PLC instrumentation and control systems is an advantage.
Expertise with ETAP, familiarity with AutoCAD.
Strong understanding of CEC and IEC codes.
Experience in the mining or oil/gas industry with on-site work during construction and commissioning.
Ability to develop equipment specifications, electrical equipment lists and other deliverables
Ability to develop and understand electrical engineering calculations.
Possess a high level of analytical ability used to solve complex problems.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Provide assistance, as needed or as directed, to deliver a quality product on time and on budget.
Ability to read and interpret design drawings, schematics and other engineering drawings.
Proficiency in Windows XP, Microsoft Office, including Outlook.

Position Details:

40 hours per week
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in USA
Competitive salary tailored to your skills and expertise
Full insurance coverage from day one
401k plan with up to 5% employer matching
Up to 10 paid sick days per year
Casual work environment
Flexible and hybrid work schedule

Are you looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced company that's shaping the future of project delivery in mining and processing?

Send your application to: HR@primero.ca

About the Company

Primero

Global EPC delivers turnkey mineral projects

Primero delivers turnkey EPC projects in mineral processing, energy, iron ore, and non-process infrastructure through a vertically integrated model that covers test work, design, engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance. It generates revenue from multi-discipline services—engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance contracts—providing end-to-end project delivery. As a subsidiary of NRW Holdings, Primero benefits from strong financial backing and deep industry experience to pursue large-scale, globally executed projects. The company also runs apprenticeship programs to build a skilled workforce and aims to provide reliable, integrated project delivery worldwide.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Osborne, Australia
Founded: 2011

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