Senior Engineer - Secondary

Consolidated Power Projects; Brisbane; Sur place; AUD 160 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Above-market salary package

Annual bonus

Flexible working options

Study assistance

Carer’s leave 16 weeks

Purchased leave 2 weeks

Device subsidies

Referral program

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

CPP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Secondary to deliver high‑voltage substation designs and lead key design projects in Queensland. The role supports CPP’s growth in renewables, transmission, and utility sectors, reporting to the Manager, Secondary Design QLD.

Applicants should have 10+ years HV experience, Chartered status or eligibility, and be prepared to relocate with relocation assistance available. The position offers an above‑market package and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering, with Chartered Status or ability to obtain on commencement.
• At least 10 years in HV power transmission and proven leadership of complex secondary systems design projects.
• Willingness to relocate to Brisbane or Queensland; Perth base considered with relocation support.

Responsabilités

• Deliver timely, accurate technical designs for secondary protection and control systems in HV projects.
• Lead complex internal and external design projects and check outputs for accuracy.
• Foster knowledge sharing and embed CPP in the Queensland location; travel interstate as needed.

Connaissances

HV power transmission experience

Leading complex projects

Leadership qualities

Willing to relocate

MiCom/Digsilent/PowerFactory/PSSE

Formation

Electrical Engineering (Tertiary qualification)

Chartered Status (or eligible)

Outils

MiCom

Digsilent

PowerFactory

PSSE

Description du poste

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 Details

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time, Location: QLD - South Brisbane, Job Category: Engineering

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.

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 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

• 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.

About You

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Possess

Desired Skills and Experience

• 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

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
• 16 weeks paid primary carer's leave & 6 weeks 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

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.

Equal Opportunity

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

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