Senior Engineer - Primary

Consolidated Power Projects; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salary package

Annual bonus

Study assistance

Parental leave 16 weeks primary

Parental leave 6 weeks secondary

Purchased leave up to 2 weeks

AI capability access

Employee referral program

Discount program with retailers

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Consolidated Power Projects (CPP) seeks a Senior Primary Engineer to lead high-voltage substation design in Queensland. You will deliver practical, constructible designs and support the growth of CPP’s renewable energy and utility projects.

The role reports to the Manager, Primary Design and involves hands-on engineering, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and interstate travel to project sites to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering with Chartered Status or ability to attain on commencement.
• Minimum 5 years in HV power transmission.
• Proven track record producing detailed HV engineering studies.
• Strong background in primary engineering design and equipment specifications.
• Willing to relocate to Queensland or based there.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on detailed HV engineering studies (system studies, earthing, insulation coordination, cable sizing).
• Apply comprehensive primary design skills (conductor/busbar sizing, short circuit, lightning studies, layouts, equipment specs).
• Foster knowledge sharing and support CPP’s integration in the Queensland team.
• Travel interstate to offices and project sites to build stakeholder relationships.

Skills

HV power transmission

5+ years experience

Engineering studies

Primary engineering design

Relocation to QLD

Education

Electrical/Power Engineering degree (or equivalent) & Chartered Status

Job description

Job Description

Design & Engineering

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

Step into a career-defining role as Senior Primary Engineer at CPP, where you will play a key role in delivering high-voltage substation projects that support the growth of Australia’s renewable energy and utility sectors. Reporting to the Manager, Primary Design you will be instrumental in the success of our Queensland engineering team, while providing hands‑on design expertise.

Key focus areas include:

• Hands on detailed engineering studies (e.g., system studies, earthing, insulation coordination, HV cable sizing)
• Apply well rounded primary design skills (e.g., conductor/busbar sizing, short circuit forces, lightning/lighting studies, substation layouts, equipment specifications)
• Foster a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment to support team capability growth and play an active role in embedding CPP in our newest location
• Undertake interstate travel to offices and project sites to build strong relationships with key stakeholders – critical to long‑term integration and success.

Qualifications

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or equivalent & Chartered Status (or the ability to achieve upon commencement)
• 5+ years’ experience in the HV power transmission industry
• Demonstrated proficiency performing in a similar role in the HV electrical industry
• Proven background in producing (not only reviewing) detailed engineering studies in a minimum of one of the following areas:
  • System Studies, including Load Flow, Short Circuit, Arc Flash and Low Voltage Protection Coordination or
  • Earthing System Designs, EMF and LFI Designs or
  • Insulation Coordination Studies or
  • High Voltage cable sizing
• Expertise in primary engineering design, including conductor and busbar sizing, short circuit forces, lightning protection and studies, equipment layouts, and preparing HV equipment specifications)
• Based in QLD or willing to relocate

Additional Information

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
• 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
• 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