Engineer - Primary

Quanta Services Australia; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Above-market pay

Annual bonus

Study support

Parental leave

Purchased leave

AI tooling access

Referral program

Discount program

Employee assistance program

Resumo da oferta

CPP, a member of Quanta Services, is seeking an Engineer Primary to deliver high‑voltage substation projects across Australia. You will develop technically sound primary electrical designs from concept through construction support, contributing to renewable energy and utility sector growth.

The role requires hands-on experience with HV design studies (Arc Flash, Earthing, coordination), system studies, and conductor/busbar sizing, supported by a degree in Electrical or Power Engineering.

Qualificações

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in HV electrical industry in a similar role.
• Hands-on experience in Arc Flash, Insulation Coordination Studies or Earthing.
• Power system study experience (not just reviewing), including lightning, lighting, short circuit, and load flow.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver high-voltage substation projects from concept through construction support.
• Produce technically sound primary electrical designs for large-scale infrastructure.
• Collaborate with design, construction, and operations teams for practical, constructible solutions.
• Ensure designs are aligned with project requirements and safety standards.

Conhecimentos

HV design

Power system studies

Arc Flash studies

Earthing design

Protection coordination

Formação académica

Electrical/Power Engineering degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 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, Brisbane, and Perth, we partner with Australia’s major transmission providers to deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions.

Join us in shaping the future of energy.

Job Description

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

As a Engineer Primary at CPP, you will play a key role in delivering high-voltage substation projects that support the growth of Australia’s renewable energy and utility sectors. Your expertise will contribute to the successful execution of complex, large-scale infrastructure projects across the country, ensuring high-quality, technically sound primary electrical designs from concept through to construction support.

We are looking for candidates with proven experience in producing (not only reviewing) detailed engineering studies in a minimum of one of the following areas:

• System Studies, including Load Flow, Short Circuit, Arc Flash and Low Voltage Protection Coordination
• Earthing System Designs, EMF and LFI Designs
• High Voltage cable sizing

In addition to the above you should also have a solid foundation in a range of primary design engineering skills, including but not limited to:

• Conductor and busbar sizing
• Understanding of substation equipment layouts
• Preparing high voltage equipment specifications

Qualifications

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience performing in a similarrolein the HV electrical industry
• Hands on experience in either Arc Flash, Insulation Coordination Studies or Earthing
• Power system study experience (not reviewing) including lightning, lighting, short circuit, load flow etc

Additional Information

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
• 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
• We actively invest in AI capability, providing access to premium AI subscriptions to help you work smarter, solve complex problems and deliver better outcomes
• 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