Engineer - Secondary

Consolidated Power Projects; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market pay

Annual bonus

WFH options

Study support

16 weeks parental leave (primary)

6 weeks parental leave (secondary)

Purchased leave

AI subscriptions

Device allowance

Employee referrals up to $4000

Retail discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Consolidated Power Projects is seeking an experienced Engineer - Secondary to join our growing QLD engineering team in South Brisbane. You will deliver precise secondary PAC designs and support field staff, customers and colleagues on HV infrastructure projects.

Join a respected in-house Design & Engineering group of 200+ professionals and contribute to industry-leading renewables, substations and transmission projects while advancing your career in a flexible, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 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 renewable industries.
• High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate precision designs for secondary protection and control (PAC) systems.
• Deliver complex internal and external secondary system design projects.
• Check and validate secondary system design outputs to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering (Bachelors)

Job description

• Play an integral role in the successful delivery of various industry leading projects.
• Major projects. High earning potential. Grow your career within.

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: QLD - South Brisbane

Job Category: Engineering

• Full-time, permanent.
• Based in South Brisbane, QLD.
• Play an integral role in the successful delivery of various industry leading projects.
• 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.

Design & Engineering

CPP has the largest in‑house design and engineering team of any contractor in Australia, with over 190 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 QLD 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 200 experienced professionals and play an integral role in the successful delivery of various industry leading projects.

About You

Desired Skills and Experience

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Posses

• 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 renewable industries
• High-level communication and stakeholder engagement 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 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
• 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.