Job Description

Design & Engineering

CPP has the largest in-house design and engineering team of any contractor in Australia, with over 200 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 a career-defining role as Principal Primary Engineer at CPP, where you will play a key role in delivering high-voltage substation projects that support the growth of Australia’s renewable energy and utility sectors.



Reporting to the Engineering Manager, WA you will be instrumental in helping establish and grow our new Perth engineering team, while providing hands-on design expertise and leadership.

Key focus areas include:

- Lead the production of detailed engineering studies (e.g., system studies, earthing, insulation coordination, HV cable sizing)
- Apply advanced primary design skills (e.g., conductor/busbar sizing, short circuit forces, lightning/lighting studies, substation layouts, equipment specifications)
- Foster a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment to support team capability growth and play an active role in embedding CPP in our newest location
- Undertake interstate travel to offices and project sites to build solid relationships with key stakeholders – critical to long-term integration and success.

📌 Principal Engineer - Primary (West Leederville)
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