At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-voltage infrastructure projects and collaborate with experts in renewable energy.
- Company: CPP, a top-tier provider in renewable energy and high-voltage infrastructure.
- Benefits: Above-market salary, flexible work options, and generous parental leave.
- Other info: Join a diverse team with clear pathways for career progression.
- Why this job: Shape the future of energy while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in electrical engineering and experience in high voltage design.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
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 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 solutions.
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.
We’re seeking a Design Manager to play a pivotal role in the delivery of high-voltage infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Drawing on your electrical engineering expertise within the transmission and renewable industry, you’ll collaborate with subject matter experts across primary & secondary design, overhead lines, civil and structural disciplines. Your focus will be on bringing these inputs together, ensuring designs are well-integrated, compliant, efficient and aligned with client and industry requirements. As a central technical reference point, you’ll work closely with engineering management, design teams and external stakeholders to resolve challenges, maintain consistency across disciplines, and contribute to the successful delivery of complex, large-scale projects.
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Degree qualifications in electrical engineering and Chartered Professional Engineer status
- Significant experience in High Voltage engineering design within utilities or renewables
- A track record of contributing to large, multi-discipline projects
- Strong understanding of transmission grid projects and renewable energy connection requirements
- Exceptional communication and time management skills
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. With a strong history of providing clear career progression, we promote from within, offering pathways from Engineer, to Senior, Principal, leadership positions and beyond.
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
- 16 weeks paid primary parental leave and 6 weeks paid secondary 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 engineering laptop and software
- Generous employee referral program up to $4,000
- Access to premium AI subscriptions to help you work smarter
- 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.
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