Principal Engineer - Secondary (Renewable Energy and Utilities)

Conpower; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salary package

Annual bonus

Flexible working options – work from h

Study assistance

Parental leave – 16 weeks primary, 6/0

Leave purchases up to 2 weeks

Salary packaging benefits

Tech: iPhone or Samsung mobile + high‑

Employee referral program up to $4,000

AI capability access

Discounts program with retailers

Job summary

CPP is seeking a Principal Engineer - Secondary to lead high‑voltage secondary design and mentor a growing team in Victoria. You’ll collaborate with national engineers on complex substations, wind farms, and battery storage projects to ensure robust, constructible designs.

Reporting to the Manager - Secondary Design, you will act as a technical authority, drive outcomes across NSW/Vic projects and help strengthen CPP’s capability in the renewables and utilities sectors.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical or Power Engineering, Chartered or Professional status highly regarded.
• Extensive experience designing secondary systems for HV substations and wind/renewables.
• Experience leading complex secondary design projects and delivering end-to-end substations.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership for secondary design across HV projects.
• Mentor graduates and junior engineers and develop Victoria’s design capability.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Cross‑functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Electrical/Power engineering qualification

Job description

Principal Engineer - Secondary (Renewable Energy and Utilities)

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Company 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

Step into an exciting role as Principal Engineer - Secondary at CPP, where you will provide senior technical leadership while supporting the continued growth of our Victorian engineering hub and delivering high-voltage substation projects across Australia’s renewable energy and utility sectors.

Reporting to the Manager - Secondary Design, you will work closely with our growing secondary engineering team in Victoria and CPP’s highly respected and well-established national engineering team. Bringing extensive hands-on design experience across high-voltage renewable energy and utility projects, you will act as a technical authority, lead complex secondary design outcomes and support the continued development of high-quality engineering capability in Victoria.

You will remain actively involved in design while providing technical and engineering support to the broader team, mentoring graduate and junior engineers and helping strengthen technical capability across the business. This is an opportunity to influence complex, nationally significant projects while supporting the capability, culture and continued growth of CPP’s Victorian engineering hub.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• A tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or an equivalent discipline, with Chartered or Professional Engineer status highly regarded
• Extensive experience designing secondary systems for high-voltage transmission substations
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing complex secondary system design projects across the high-voltage and renewable energy sectors
• Strong end-to-end experience delivering transmission and distribution substation projects, from concept development through to commissioning
• Extensive knowledge of power system philosophies, industry requirements, client specifications and relevant Australian Standards
• The ability to act as a technical authority, resolve complex engineering challenges and provide trusted guidance across multidisciplinary project teams
• A genuine interest in mentoring and developing graduate and junior engineers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, field teams, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• Experience working within an Australian transmission or distribution utility, or on renewable grid connection projects in Australia, will be highly regarded

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.