At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to design and engineer renewable energy projects that shape Australia's future.
- Company: CPP, a leading high-voltage infrastructure provider with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Above-market salary, flexible work options, and generous parental leave.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in renewable energy while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in civil design preferred.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Full-time, permanent position based in our Adelaide head office. Join CPP’s highly experienced in-house national design and engineering team.
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, 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.
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.
The Opportunity: We’re expanding our civil design engineering capability and are looking for an Engineer - Civil to join CPP’s highly experienced in-house national design and engineering team. If you’re passionate about civil design and want to develop your career while contributing to renewable energy infrastructure, this is an opportunity to work on complex, nationally significant projects. Working closely with our Senior and Principal Engineers, you’ll undertake civil engineering design tasks from the definition of client requirements and initial planning through to the development of concept and Issued for Construction designs. Your work will support the delivery of practical and safe civil solutions for high-voltage substations, battery storage systems and renewable energy projects. You’ll contribute across a range of civil design elements, including stormwater drainage, bulk earthworks, pavements and access roads. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers, project managers and construction professionals, you’ll help ensure designs are accurate, constructible, compliant and aligned with project requirements.
Skills and experiences About You: To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- A degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification, with professional engineering registration highly regarded
- At least three years’ experience in civil design, ideally within the energy, utilities, mining or major infrastructure sectors
- Practical experience in civil design areas such as bulk earthworks, stormwater drainage, pavements and access roads
- Experience preparing engineering drawings, design reports and construction specifications
- Experience using AutoCAD and 3D bulk earthworks modelling software such as 12d
- Experience with stormwater catchment and drainage modelling software such as DRAINS or HEC-RAS
- Whilst not essential, experience in high-voltage substations, utility grid connections or multidisciplinary renewable energy projects will be highly regarded
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
- 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
- 16 weeks paid primary parental leave and 6 weeks paid secondary parental leave
- Up to 2 weeks of purchased leave
- 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
- 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 fosters a culture of achievement, personal development and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment.
Engineer – Civil in Adelaide employer: Cpp Elmo Hris
CPP is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative work culture, prioritising employee growth and development. With the opportunity to work on major projects across NSW and QLD, employees benefit from hands-on experience and a clear pathway to advance their careers in the environmental sector. The supportive environment encourages innovation and practical problem-solving, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about sustainability.
