At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver high-voltage substation projects for renewable energy across Australia.
- Company: Join CPP, a leading high-voltage infrastructure provider and part of a Fortune 500 company.
- Benefits: Above-market salary, flexible work options, study assistance, and generous parental leave.
- Other info: Access to cutting-edge technology and a supportive, diverse work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Australia's renewable energy transition while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering and significant 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, a Fortune 500 company, 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. 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.
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
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, field teams, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
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 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
- 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, solve complex problems and deliver better outcomes
- 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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