Design Manager

Consolidated Power Projects Australia; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salary

Annual bonus

Flexible working options

Study assistance

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Purchased leave (2 weeks)

Device & software allowance

Employee referral program

Retail discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Consolidated Power Projects Australia (CPP) is expanding its Perth hub and seeking a Design Manager to lead the delivery of high-voltage infrastructure and renewable energy projects.

Drawing on electrical engineering expertise, you will coordinate primary and secondary design inputs, ensure designs are integrated, compliant and efficient, and work with management and stakeholders to resolve challenges on large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering and Chartered Professional Engineer status.
• Significant HV engineering design experience in utilities or renewables.
• Track record on large multi-discipline projects.
• Strong understanding of transmission grid projects and renewable connections.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of inputs from design teams to ensure cohesive solutions.
• Ensure designs are compliant, efficient and aligned with client requirements.
• Collaborate with management and external stakeholders to resolve challenges.
• Support delivery of large-scale HV infrastructure projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering design

HV engineering

Project experience

Communication

Time management

Education

Degree in electrical engineering

Chartered Professional Engineer status

Job description

• Based in our new Perth office, located in West Leederville
• Join an industry leader who is supporting Australia move towards a renewable energy future
• Great opportunity to shape and grow this new engineering hub from the ground up

Job Description

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, a Fortune 500 company, and ranked #192 on the NYSX, 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, Perth and Brisbane, we partner with Australia’s major transmission providers to deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions.

We’re excited to be growing our engineering capability in Perth with the opening of our first office in Western Australia. This is a significant milestone in our growth, creating new opportunities for engineers in WA to be part of our national team while contributing to the next chapter of CPP’s success. Our Perth office will become an important hub in our network, and we’re looking for talented engineers to play a key role in growing this new location from the ground up.

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

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.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

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
• Exception communication and time management skills

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
• We offer 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 carer's leave & 6weeks paid secondary carer's leave
• Up to 2 weeks of purchased leave
• 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.