Senior HV Substation Engineer | Flexible Work & Growth

Conpower; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salary

Annual bonus

Flexible working options

Study assistance

Parental leave (16 weeks primary, 6 we

2 weeks purchased leave

Salary packaging

AI capability investments

Job summary

CPP is a leading high-voltage infrastructure contractor delivering HV substations, transmission lines, wind farms and battery storage across Australia. As a Senior Primary Engineer, you will drive high‑voltage substation designs from concept through to construction support, ensuring safety, reliability and constructibility for large-scale projects.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team of electrical, civil, structural and SCADA specialists, applying advanced power system studies and

Qualifications

• Experience producing detailed HV engineering studies (load flow, short circuit, protection) beyond reviews.
• Strong understanding of substation design and HV equipment layouts.
• Hands-on in arc flash, insulation coordination or earthing studies.
• Power system study experience (including lightning, lighting, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑voltage substation projects from concept through construction support.
• Ensure designs are practical, safe, and constructible with input from multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

System Studies

Earthing System Designs

Insulation Coordination

High Voltage cable sizing

Conductor and busbar sizing

Short Circuit Forces

Lightning protection

Lighting studies

Substation equipment layouts

HV equipment specifications

Education

Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering degree

Job description

CPP is a leading high-voltage infrastructure contractor delivering HV substations, transmission lines, wind farms and battery storage across Australia. As a Senior Primary Engineer, you will drive high‑voltage substation designs from concept through to construction support, ensuring safety, reliability and constructibility for large-scale projects.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team of electrical, civil, structural and SCADA specialists, applying advanced power system studies and