Senior Engineer - Secondary (High Voltage Utilities and Renewable Energy

Conpower; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salary package

Annual bonus

Flexible working options

Study assistance

Parental leave

AI capability access

Employee discounts

Job summary

CPP is a leading high-voltage infrastructure provider delivering end-to-end solutions for renewable energy and utility sectors. The Senior Engineer - Secondary role focuses on delivering precise PAC designs for HV substations and renewable projects, leading design teams, and supporting field staff across Australia.

You will work with the Adelaide engineering hub to deliver high-quality secondary designs, collaborating with the broader team to drive innovation and excellence in energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex secondary systems design projects.
• 7+ years in a similar role within energy, electrical utilities or renewable industries.
• High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver precise designs for secondary protection and control (PAC) systems in HV utilities and renewables.
• Lead complex internal and external secondary system design projects and check outputs.
• Collaborate with field staff, customers and colleagues to ensure practical, buildable designs.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Engineer - Secondary (High Voltage Utilities and Renewable Energy

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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 #157 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 850 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.

Company 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 #157 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 850 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 170 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 an exciting role as Senior Engineer - Secondary at CPP, where you will play an important part in supporting the continued growth of our Adelaide engineering hub while delivering high-voltage substation projects across Australia’s renewable energy and utility sectors.

Reporting to the Manager - Secondary Design, you will work closely with our highly respected and well-established engineering team. Bringing strong hands-on design expertise of high voltage renewable and utilities projects, you will deliver timely and 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 deliver complex internal and external secondary system design projects, and demonstrate capability of checking secondary system design outputs.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience leading complex secondary systems design projects
• 7+years experience in a similar role within Energy/Electrical utilities or renewableindustries
• High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Additional Information

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. With a strong history of providing clear career progression, we promote from within, offering pathways from Engineer, to Senior, Principal, leadership positions and beyond.

Benefits include

• Above-market salary package with annual reviews
• Annual bonus, discretionary based on individual and business performance
• We offer 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 parental leave and 6 weeks paid secondary parental leave
• Up to 2 weeks of purchased leave
• Enjoy a range of salary packaging benefits, including novated leases, airport lounge memberships and exclusive Qantas Club offers.
• Choice between an iPhone or Samsung mobile & design specked engineering laptop and software
• Generous employee referral program up to $4,000
• We actively invest in AI capability, providing access to premium AI subscriptions to help you work smarter, solve complex problems and deliver better outcomes
• 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.