High-Voltage Electrical Engineer – Substations & Grid

Consolidated Power Projects Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salary package

Annual bonus discretionary

Study assistance for development

Parental leave 16 weeks primary

Parental leave 6 weeks secondary

Purchased leave up to 2 weeks

AI capability investments

Employee referral program up to $4,000

Extensive benefits & discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CPP Australia – South Brisbane is seeking an Engineer Primary to deliver high‑voltage substation designs across the Australian grid. You will apply expertise in HV design to support large transmission-scale projects, ensuring technical soundness from concept through construction.

Collaboration with electrical, civil and SCADA teams will be core, with emphasis on practical, constructible designs and ongoing refinement from field feedback. This is a key role in a growing renewables portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience performing in HV electrical industry and in substation design.
• Hands-on experience in Arc Flash, Insulation Coordination Studies or Earthing.
• Power system study experience including lightning, lighting, short circuit, load flow etc.
• Ability to produce detailed engineering studies (not just reviews) in HV domains.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-voltage substation designs from concept through construction support.
• Produce and refine engineering studies in HV primary design disciplines.
• Collaborate with electrical, civil and SCADA teams to ensure practical designs.
• Contribute to safe, reliable energy delivery and system performance improvements.

Skills

System Studies

Earthing System Designs

Insulation Coordination Studies

High Voltage Cable Sizing

Conductor & Busbar Sizing

Short Circuit Forces

Lightning Protection

Lighting Studies

Substation Equipment Layouts

HV Equipment Specifications

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or equivalent

Job description

CPP Australia – South Brisbane is seeking an Engineer Primary to deliver high‑voltage substation designs across the Australian grid. You will apply expertise in HV design to support large transmission-scale projects, ensuring technical soundness from concept through construction.

Collaboration with electrical, civil and SCADA teams will be core, with emphasis on practical, constructible designs and ongoing refinement from field feedback. This is a key role in a growing renewables portfolio.