Senior HV Electrical Engineer - Substations & Renewables Lead

Consolidated Power Projects Australia Pty Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above‑market salary package

Annual bonus ( discretionary)

Study assistance and internal growth

Parental leave (16 weeks primary, 6 in

AI capability investment

Employee referral program

EAP for family wellbeing

Job summary

Consolidated Power Projects Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Primary Engineer in Perth to lead HV substation design and engineering studies. You will mentor a developing WA team and collaborate with construction and operations to ensure practical, constructible designs and timely delivery.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll drive high‑voltage system studies, engage with stakeholders, and support CPP’s growth in Western Australia through hands‑on leadership and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical/Power Engineering or equivalent and Chartered Status (or ability to achieve on commencement).
• 10+ years of HV power transmission industry experience.
• Proven track record in producing detailed engineering studies in HV domains.
• Strong primary engineering design skills incl. conductor/busbar sizing, short circuit, lightning studies, layouts and HV equipment specs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of detailed engineering studies (system studies, earthing, insulation coordination, HV cable sizing).
• Apply advanced primary design skills (conductor/busbar sizing, short circuit forces, lightning studies, layouts, equipment specs).
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing to grow the Perth engineering team and CPP presence in WA.
• Travel interstate to offices and project sites to build stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Engineering

Leadership

HV transmission

Design standards

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) / Chartered Status

Job description

Consolidated Power Projects Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Primary Engineer in Perth to lead HV substation design and engineering studies. You will mentor a developing WA team and collaborate with construction and operations to ensure practical, constructible designs and timely delivery.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll drive high‑voltage system studies, engage with stakeholders, and support CPP’s growth in Western Australia through hands‑on leadership and technical excellence.