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 #157 on the NYSX, we specialise in the design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance of substations, transmission lines, wind farms, and battery storage system
s.
Established in 1996, we’ve connected more wind farms and renewable batteries than any other company. With over 850 employees and offices in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, we partner with Australia’s major transmission providers to deliver innovative, end-to-end soluti
ons.
Join us in shaping the future of e
nergy.Job Descr
iptionCPP 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 trans
ition.
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 Op
portunity
As a Senior Primary Engineer 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 constructi
on support.We are looking for candidates with proven experience in producing (not only reviewing) detailed engineering studies in a minimum of one of the follo
- wing areas:System Studies, including Load Flow, Short Circuit, Arc Flash and Low Voltage Protection C
- oordinationEarthing System Designs, EMF and
- LFI DesignsInsulation Coordinat
- ion StudiesHigh Voltage c
able sizingIn addition to the above you should also have a solid foundation in a range of primary design engineering skills, including but not
- limited to:Conductor and bu
- sbar sizingShort Cir
- cuit ForcesLightning
- protectionLight
- ing studiesUnderstanding of substation equipm
- ent layoutsPreparing high voltage equipment spe
cificationsQua
lificationsTo be successful in this role, you wi
- ll possess:Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or
- equivalentDemonstrated experience performing in a similar role in the HV electric
- al industryExpertise in substa
- tion designHands on experience in either Arc Flash, Insulation Coordination Studies
- or EarthingPower system study experience (not reviewing) including lightning, lighting, short circuit, lo
ad flow etcAdditional
InformationAt 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. With a strong history of providing explicit career progression, we promote from within, offering pathways from Engineer, to Senior, Principal, leadership positions
and beyond.
Bene
fits include:
• Above-market salary package with
annual reviews
• Annual bonus, discretionary based on individual and busin
ess performance
• We offer flexible working options, with the ability t
o work from home
• Access to study assistance for continuous development, and a strong focus on internal promotions to hel
p you grow within
• 16 weeks paid primary parental leave and 6 weeks paid second
ary parental leave
• Up to 2 weeks
of purchased leave
• Enjoy a range of salary packaging benefits, including novated leases, airport lounge memberships and exclusive
Qantas Club offers.
• Choice between an iPhone or Samsung mobile & design specked engineerin
g laptop and software
• Generous employee referra
l program up to $4,000
• We actively invest in AI capability, providing access to premium AI subscriptions to help you work smarter, solve complex problems and
deliver better outcomes
• Access to an extensive benefits and discounts program with savin
gs at over 400 retailers
• Free Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, supporting physical, mental
, and financi
al wellbeing
How to Apply:
To submit an application please upload your r
esume via the links provided.
For further information, please reach out to
[email protected] however 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, sa
fe and supportive work environment.
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