Senior Engineer - Primary

Consolidated Power Projects Australia; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options (work from 0

Annual bonus

Study assistance

Primary carer's leave

Secondary carer's leave

Purchased leave

Mobile device choice

Engineering laptop & software

Employee referral program

Discounts program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Consolidated Power Projects Australia (CPP) is seeking a Senior Primary Engineer in Queensland. You will lead high-voltage substation design, coordinate detailed engineering studies, and work closely with the Manager, Primary Design to deliver projects across renewable energy and utility sectors.

We value innovation, hands-on design, and collaboration. The role includes interstate travel, flexibility in work arrangements, and opportunities to advance within CPP’s expanding Australian footprint.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering with Chartered status (or ability to achieve on commencement).
• 5+ years in HV power transmission industry with hands-on detailed engineering studies.
• Proven ability to produce detailed HV engineering studies, not just reviews.
• Experience in system studies, earthing/insulation coordination, or insulation coordination studies, and HV cable sizing.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on detailed engineering studies (e.g., system studies, earthing, insulation coordination, HV cable sizing).
• Apply primary design skills (conductor/busbar sizing, short circuit forces, lightning studies, substation layouts, equipment specs).
• Foster collaboration and embedding CPP in a new location with knowledge sharing.
• Undertake interstate travel to offices and project sites to build relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

HV Power Transmission

Primary Design

System Studies

Conductor & Busbar Sizing

Short Circuit Analysis

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Electrical or Power Engineering

Chartered Status or ability to achieve

Job description

• Join an industry leader who is supporting Australia move towards a renewable energy future.
• Major projects. High earning potential. Grow your career within.

Job Description

Who Are CPP?

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, and 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, Perth and Brisbane, we partner with Australia’s major transmission providers to deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions.

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.

Desired Skills and Experience

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

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
• 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
• 16weeks paid primary carer's leave & 6weeks paid secondary carer's leave
• Up to 2 weeks of purchased leave
• 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 work environment.