Principal Electrical Engineer - Secondary

Consolidated Power Projects Australia; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salary package

Annual bonus

Flexible working options

Study assistance

Parental leave (16 weeks primary, 6?2)

Purchased leave (up to 2 weeks)

AI capability access

Phone & design laptop

Employee referral program up to $4000

Discount program with retailers

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Consolidated Power Projects Australia is seeking a Newly created Team Lead - Secondary Design in NSW. The role focuses on technical leadership across secondary design projects such as substations, renewable energy infrastructure, and BESS, while mentoring engineers and graduates and shaping best practice within CPP's engineering team.

The role emphasizes leadership in technical outcomes and people development without moving away from engineering work, reporting to the Manager - Secondary Design.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in secondary design, protection, control, SCADA or related HV infrastructure disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor or develop technical professionals
• Strong experience delivering secondary design solutions across substations, transmission, distribution or renewable energy projects
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work from the NSW office regularly

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of secondary design projects including substations, renewable energy infrastructure, BESS and data centre developments
• Guide technical outcomes, support quality assurance, and mentor developing talent
• Help shape best practice across the broader engineering function and drive project delivery

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer - Secondary

Consolidated Power Projects Australia – Granville NSW

11d ago , from Consolidated Power Projects Australia

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

Newly created Team Lead - Secondary Design position to join our growing NSW Engineering team. Reporting to the Manager - Secondary Design, this role has been specifically designed for experienced technical specialists who want to broaden their leadership influence while staying immersed in real engineering work. Unlike traditional people management positions, this role remains highly technical, with the majority of your time focused on engineering, design leadership and project delivery rather than administration.

You’ll provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of secondary design projects, including substations, renewable energy infrastructure, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and data centre developments. Working closely with engineers, designers, project teams and key stakeholders, you’ll guide technical outcomes, support quality assurance, mentor developing talent and help shape best practice across the broader engineering function.

A major focus of the role is supporting the development of engineers and graduates through mentoring, coaching and regular engagement. You’ll play a key role in succession planning, capability uplift and team growth while helping establish a sustainable leadership structure within one of CPP's largest engineering teams.

This is a rare opportunity for a Senior or Principal-level secondary design professional looking to influence both technical outcomes and people development without stepping away from the engineering work they enjoy most.

About You

You are a technically credible secondary design professional who enjoys helping others succeed. You may already lead people formally, or you may be a highly experienced Senior or Principal designer ready to step into your first dedicated team leadership role. Either way, you will bring sound judgement, an approachable style and the confidence to guide technical work while building strong relationships.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Extensive experience in secondary design, protection, control, SCADA or related high-voltage infrastructure disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor or develop technical professionals, whether formally or informally
• Strong experience delivering secondary design solutions across substations, transmission, distribution or renewable energy projects
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work from the NSW office regularly and provide visible leadership to the team
• A collaborative leadership style with a genuine passion for mentoring and developing others

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 wo