Project Engineer - High Voltage Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Novated Leasing

Discount program

Fitness passport

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral program

Professional development

Engineers Australia accreditation

Job summary

Consolidated Power Projects Australia (CPP) invites a Project Engineer to deliver a major high‑voltage substation project in Western Australia. Based in Perth, you will join a growing team responsible for engineering coordination, procurement, construction support and commissioning across the full project lifecycle.

You will work closely with project managers and senior leaders to ensure safe, efficient outcomes, manage stakeholder engagement and contribute to CPP's expansion across WA's energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• Experience delivering high-voltage infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to bid/tendering or estimating.
• Knowledge of EPC lifecycle including design, procurement, construction, commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of project delivery from design to commissioning.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning activities.
• Prepare bids and assist estimating for future work.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient outcomes.

Skills

Electrical Engineering degree

High-voltage infrastructure delivery

Bid and tendering / estimating

EPC project management

Problem solving & decision making

Team communication

Willingness to learn/upskill

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer - High Voltage Construction

Posted: 03/09/2026

Closing Date: 04/10/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: WA - West Leederville

Job Category: Operations

• Based in Perth, WA
• Help shape CPP's future growth across Western Australia

Job Description

Who are Consolidated Power Projects (CPP)?

As a member of Quanta Services, a Fortune 500 company ranked #192 on the NYSX, Consolidated Power Projects Australia (CPP) stands as a leader in high-voltage power solutions. We specialise in the renewable energy sector, excelling in the design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance of high-voltage infrastructure, including transmission substations, wind farms, solar farms, and battery storage systems.

With over 850 employees and offices in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and now Perth, CPP are preferred partners with Australia’s major transmission network providers and we are rapidly growing to play a significant role in connecting Australia’s energy future.

The pipeline of work is secured, joinus as we help to deliver Australia’s renewable future.

The Opportunity

As CPP continues to expand its national footprint, we are seeking a Project Engineer to play a key role in delivering one of our first major projects in Western Australia. Based in Perth, this is a unique opportunity to join the business at an exciting stage of growth, helping build our local project delivery capability while contributing to the successful delivery of a major high voltage substation project.

Working closely with experienced Project Managers and senior leaders, you will support all phases of project delivery including engineering coordination, procurement, construction support, commissioning, quality management, reporting and stakeholder engagement. You'll be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, working across both office and site environments to ensure safe, efficient and successful project outcomes.

Beyond project delivery, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to CPP's continued growth in Western Australia. You will support the preparation of bids and tenders, assist with estimating activities, and help position CPP for future opportunities across the state's growing transmission, renewable energy and utility infrastructure sectors. This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer looking to broaden their commercial and project delivery experience while helping establish a long-term presence for one of Australia's leading high voltage contractors.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• A bachelor's degree in electrical Engineering
• Must have demonstrated experience with delivering high voltage infrastructure
• Experience or interest within bid and tendering or estimating
• Working knowledge of EPC project management including design, procurement, construction and commissioning;
• The ability to solve problems and make good decisions in a timely manner, consulting others when appropriate;
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with various stakeholders
• Willingness to learn and actively upskill, with the ability to adapt to a new industry

Why Join Us?

At CPP our people are our most important asset. We believe in investing, nurturing and developing your talent, enabling you to succeed and achieve your full potential. As a leader in delivering high voltage infrastructure projects, we provide the opportunity to work on the most exciting projects in the industry, with access to current and leading technologies.We encourage and support new ideas. If you like to question the norm and embrace new ideas, then work with us.

Benefits include:

• Attractive salary package, and opportunities for continual professional growth
• Novated Leasing - purchase a new car and make huge savings by reducing your taxable income.
• Access to an extensive benefits and discounts program, with everyday savings at over 400 retailers
• Fitness passport
• A free comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family, with access to a wealth of resources to look after your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Generous employee referral program of up to $4,000
• Professional development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued
• Accreditation with Engineers Australia. We offer our engineers a streamlined pathway to become fully accredited
• The opportunity to join an industry leader who deliver end-to-end services on projects from design to construction for the greater good of our environment
• Work on major HV infrastructure and renewable projects that contribute to creating a sustainable future
• Outstanding company culture and social environment

CPP is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a culture of achievement, personal development and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment.

Unsolicited CV's will not be accepted by recruitment agencies.

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