Engineer - Secondary

Quanta Services Australia; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salary package

Annual bonus

Flexible working options

Study assistance

Parental Leave 16 weeks primary

Parental Leave 6 weeks secondary

Leave purchase option

Salary packaging benefits

iPhone or Samsung device

Engineering laptop and software

Employee referral program up to $4000

AI capability & premium subscriptions

Discounts program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Quanta Services Australia, through its CPP subsidiary, seeks an experienced Engineer - Secondary to join its engineering team in Australia. You will deliver precise secondary protection and control designs for high-voltage projects, supporting field staff and customers across renewable and utility sectors.

As part of CPP's in-house Design & Engineering group, you will work on national transmission and renewable energy projects, with opportunities for career progression, flexible work

Qualifications

• Secondary system design experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in Energy/Electrical utilities or renewable industries.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate secondary system design outputs for PAC systems.
• Support field staff, customers and colleagues throughout projects.
• Check secondary design outputs for accuracy and feasibility.

Skills

Secondary system design

Project leadership

Electrical engineering knowledge

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

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 #157 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 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.

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 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

Consolidated Power Projects is seeking an experienced Engineer - Secondary to join our growing Victorian engineering team.

Secondary Engineers deliver timely and accurate technical designs while supporting field staff, customers and colleagues. The successful candidate will be able to produce accurate precision designs required for secondary protection and control (PAC) systems in the high voltage utility and renewable sectors. You will deliver complex internal and external secondary system design projects, and demonstrate capability of checking secondary system design outputs.

You will join a highly regarded in-house Design & Engineering team of over 180 experienced professionals and play an integral role in the successful delivery of various industry leading projects.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience leading complex secondary systems design projects
• Experience in a similar role within Energy/Electrical utilities or renewableindustries
• High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Additional Information

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
• 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 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
• We actively invest in AI capability, providing 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.