Electrical Engineer (Salt Lake City)

Primero is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join its team in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity to be part of Primero's growth and success. Founded in Australia, Primero has been established and growing rapidly in Montreal since 2016, and has since expanded into Houston (2022), Toronto (2023), and Salt Lake City (2026), strengthening its North American presence. The company specializes in the design, procurement, and construction management of mineral processing plants.

About the role

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?