Senior HV Design Engineer — Lead Substation Projects (Perth)

Consolidated Power Projects; Town of Cambridge; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salary

Annual bonus

Study assistance

16 weeks parental leave

2 weeks purchased leave

AI capability access

Employee referral program

Discount program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Consolidated Power Projects (CPP) in Perth, WA, seeks a Senior Primary Engineer to lead early-stage and detailed design of high voltage substations and transmission assets. You will guide electrical primary design, supervise a growing WA team, and collaborate with project delivery to ensure practical, constructible solutions.

With 10+ years in HV power transmission and Chartered status, you will drive studies, set equipment specifications, and mentor engineers while supporting interstate travel

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering.
• Chartered Status (or ability to achieve upon commencement).
• 10+ years experience in HV power transmission.
• Proven background in producing detailed engineering studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of detailed engineering studies (system studies, earthing, insulation coordination, HV cable sizing).
• Apply advanced primary design skills (conductor/busbar sizing, short circuit, layouts, equipment specs).
• Mentor and lead WA engineering team; collaborate with construction/operations for constructible designs.
• Travel to project sites and interstate offices to build stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Engineering

HV Transmission

Leadership

Education

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Consolidated Power Projects (CPP) in Perth, WA, seeks a Senior Primary Engineer to lead early-stage and detailed design of high voltage substations and transmission assets. You will guide electrical primary design, supervise a growing WA team, and collaborate with project delivery to ensure practical, constructible solutions.

With 10+ years in HV power transmission and Chartered status, you will drive studies, set equipment specifications, and mentor engineers while supporting interstate travel