Senior Engineer - Secondary

Quanta Services Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salary package

Annual bonus

Study assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

CPP, a leading high-voltage infrastructure provider, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer – Secondary to drive design and leadership for HV substation projects across Australia. You will help establish and grow the QLD engineering team, delivering precise PAC designs and guiding multidisciplinary teams.

Based in Perth or relocation is required; travel to project sites will be essential to build stakeholder relationships and ensure project success in a dynamic renewables market.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or equivalent & Chartered Status (or ability to achieve upon commencement)
• 10+ years experience in the HV power transmission industry
• Demonstrated experience leading complex secondary systems design projects in the HV electrical industry
• Natural leadership qualities and the ability to bring out the best in others
• Based in Perth or willing to relocate (relocation assistance available to those interstate)
• Experience with MiCom, Digsilent, Power Factory, PSSE will be highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely, accurate technical designs while supporting field staff, customers and colleagues; produce precise designs for secondary protection and control (PAC) systems in HV utility and renewable sectors; lead complex internal and external secondary system design projects and verify outputs
• Foster a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment to grow team capability and embed CPP in the new location
• Undertake interstate travel to offices and project sites to build strong relationships with key stakeholders

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (or eligible)

Tools

MiCom

Digsilent

Power Factory

PSSE

Job 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 #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 900 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 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 Electrical Engineer – Secondary 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, Secondary Design QLD, you will be instrumental in helping establish and grow our QLD engineering team, while providing hands‑on design expertise and leadership.

Key focus areas include:

• Responsible for the delivery of timely, accurate technical designs while supporting field staff, customers and colleagues. The successful candidate will be able to produce accurate precision designs required for secondary protection and control (PAC) systems in the high voltage utility and renewable sectors. You will lead complex internal and external secondary system design projects, and demonstrate capability of checking secondary system design outputs.
• 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)
• 10+ years experience in the HV power transmission industry
• Demonstrated experience leading complex secondary systems design projects in the HV electrical industry
• Natural leadership qualities and the ability to bring out the best in others
• Based in Perth or willing to relocate (relocation assistance available to those interstate)
• Experience with MiCom, Digsilent, Power Factory, PSSE will be highly regarded

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