Job Details

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: WA - West Leederville

Job Category: Engineering

Full‑time, permanent position

About CPP

CPP is a leading high‑voltage infrastructure provider, connecting renewable energy projects to Australia’s electricity grid. As a member of Quanta Services, a Fortune 500 company, we specialise in the design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance of substations, transmission lines, wind farms, and battery storage systems. Established in 1996, we have connected more wind farms and renewable batteries than any other company. With over 800 employees and offices in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, we partner with Australia’s major transmission providers to deliver innovative, end‑to‑end solutions.

Design & Engineering

CPP has the largest in‑house design and engineering team of any contractor in Australia, with over 190 specialists across Electrical Primary and Secondary, Civil, Structural and SCADA disciplines. We provide end‑to‑end engineering solutions for high‑voltage infrastructure, including nationally significant transmission projects, HV substations, wind farms and battery storage systems that drive Australia’s renewable energy transition.

Our engineers work closely with construction and operations teams, ensuring designs are practical, constructible and continually refined through real‑world feedback. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we deliver solutions that support a secure, reliable and sustainable energy future.

The Opportunity





As an Engineer Primary at CPP you will play a key role in delivering high‑voltage substation projects that support the growth of Australia’s renewable energy and utility sectors. Your expertise will contribute to the successful execution of complex, large‑scale infrastructure projects across the country, ensuring high‑quality, technically sound primary electrical designs from concept through to construction support.

Responsibilities

- Propose and produce detailed engineering studies in at least one of the following areas:
- System Studies, including Load Flow, Short Circuit, Arc Flash and Low Voltage Protection Coordination
- Earthing System Designs, EMF and LFI Designs
- Insulation Coordination Studies
- High Voltage cable sizing

- Carry out primary design engineering tasks such as conductor and busbar sizing, short circuit forces, lightning protection, lighting studies, substation equipment layout understanding, and preparation of high‑voltage equipment specifications.
- Collaborate with construction and operations teams to refine designs and provide technical support.

Skills

- Conductor and busbar sizing
- Short Circuit Forces
- Lightning protection
- Lighting studies
- Understanding of substation equipment layouts
- Preparing high voltage equipment specifications

Qualifications





- Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role within the HV electrical industry
- Expertise in substation design
- Hands‑on experience in either Arc Flash, Insulation Coordination Studies or Earthing
- Power system study experience (not reviewing) including lightning, lighting, short circuit and load flow

Benefits

- Above‑market salary package with annual reviews
- Annual bonus discretionary based on individual and business performance
- Flexible working options including the ability to work from home
- Study assistance for continuous development and strong focus on internal promotions
- 14 weeks paid primary parental leave and 4 weeks paid secondary parental leave
- Up to 2 weeks of purchased leave
- Choice of iPhone or Samsung mobile and a design‑speced engineering laptop with software
- On‑site car‑parking
- Generous employee referral programme up to $4,000
- Extensive benefits and discount programme with savings at over 400 retailers
- Free Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial well‑being

How To Apply

To submit an application please upload your resume via the links provided. For further information, please reach out to [email protected] though applications will not be accepted via email.

CPP is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a culture of achievement, personal development and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment.

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