Engineer - Primary

Consolidated Power Projects Australia; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salary package

Annual bonus

Flexible working options (work from  

Study assistance

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Purchased leave (2 weeks)

Device allowance (iPhone/Samsung)

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CPP is a leading high-voltage infrastructure provider connecting renewable energy projects to Australia’s electricity grid. As an Engineer Primary, you will deliver high-voltage substation designs and primary electrical studies, ensuring constructible, technically sound solutions across major projects nationwide.

You will bring tertiary qualifications in Electrical or Power Engineering, plus hands-on HV study experience (Arc Flash, Earthing, Insulation Coordination).

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed engineering studies and primary electrical designs for HV substations
• Ensure designs are practical, constructible and refined with feedback from construction/operation teams
• Support projects from concept through to construction across multiple sites in Australia

Skills

Arc Flash

Insulation Coordination

Earthing

Power system studies

Load flow

Education

Electrical Engineering

Power Engineering

Job description

• Play a key role in delivering high-voltage substation projects that support the growth of Australia’s renewable energy and utility sectors.
• Major projects. High earning potential. Grow your career within.

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 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.

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

Desired Skills and Experience

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

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
• 16weeks paid primary parental leave and 6weeks paid secondary parental 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.