Bring your electrical engineering experience to large scale, landmark, renewable and utility projects.

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: VIC - Doncaster

Job Category: Engineering

Full-time, permanent position

Based in Doncaster, Melbourne

Bring your electrical engineering experience to large scale, landmark, renewable and utility projects

Job Description Who Are 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 ranked #192 on the NYSX, we specialise in the design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance of substations, transmission lines, wind farms, and battery storage systems.

Established in 1996, we’ve 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.

Join us in shaping the future of energy.

Design & Engineering CPP has the largest in-house design and engineering team of any contractor in Australia, with over 170 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 stable, reliable, and sustainable energy future.





The Opportunity Step into an exciting role as Senior Engineer – Secondary at CPP, where you will play an important part in supporting the continued growth of our Victorian engineering hub while delivering high-voltage substation projects across Australia’s renewable energy and utility sectors.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager – VIC, you will work closely with our growing secondary engineering team in Victoria and CPP’s highly respected and well-established national engineering team. Bringing strong hands‑on design expertise of high voltage renewable and utilities projects, you will support the continued development of high‑quality engineering capability in Victoria while contributing to CPP’s broader national engineering strength.

This is an opportunity to contribute to complex, nationally significant projects while supporting the capability, culture and continued growth of CPP’s Victorian engineering hub.

About You Desired Skills and Experience To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Possess

A tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or an equivalent discipline

Significant experience designing secondary systems for high-voltage transmission substations

Demonstrated experience producing, reviewing and checking detailed secondary system design outputs

Strong end-to-end experience delivering substation projects, from concept development through to detailed design

Detailed knowledge of power system philosophies, industry requirements,



client specifications and relevant Australian Standards

Robust written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, field teams, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders

Be rewarded at CPP. At CPP, we value our people above all else. We’re dedicated to investing in and developing your talent to help you reach your full potential. By joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to work on industry‑leading projects and access the latest technologies. We foster a culture of innovation and welcome fresh ideas – if you're ready to challenge the status quo, we want you to be part of our team.

Benefits Include

Above-market salary package with annual reviews

Annual bonus, discretionary based on individual and business performance

We offer flexible working options, with the ability to work from home

Access to study assistance for continuous development, and a strong focus on internal promotions to help you grow within

16 weeks paid primary parental leave and 6 weeks paid secondary parental leave

Up to 2 weeks of purchased leave

We actively invest in AI capability, providing access to premium AI subscriptions to help you work smarter, solve complex problems and deliver better outcomes

Choice between an iPhone or Samsung mobile & design specked engineering laptop and software

On site car-parking

Generous employee referral program up to $4,000

Access to an extensive benefits and discounts program with savings at over 400 retailers

Free Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing

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

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