Senior Primary Engineer — Perth HV Substations

Consolidated Power Projects Australia; Town Of Cambridge; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salary package

Annual bonus

Flexible working options – work from

Study assistance

14 weeks paid primary carer's leave

4 weeks paid secondary carer's leave

2 weeks purchased leave

iPhone or Samsung device

Engineering laptop and software

Employee referral program up to $4,000

Job summary

Consolidated Power Projects Australia is expanding its Perth office, seeking a Senior Primary Engineer to lead high-voltage substation design. You will work with CPP's in-house engineering team to deliver complex HV projects and support the growth of the WA hub.

Reporting to the Primary Design Manager (Adelaide based), the role focuses on detailed design studies, collaboration with construction and operations, and travel to project sites. Strong HV experience and Chartered status are preferred.

Qualifications

• Electrical/Power Engineering degree or equivalent with Chartered status.
• 5+ years in HV power transmission.
• Experience producing detailed engineering studies in HV projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on detailed engineering studies (system studies, earthing, insulation coordination, HV cable sizing).
• Apply primary design skills (conductor/busbar sizing, short-circuit forces, layout, equipment specs).
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and support Perth hub growth; travel interstate as needed.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Engineering

Chartered Status

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Consolidated Power Projects Australia is expanding its Perth office, seeking a Senior Primary Engineer to lead high-voltage substation design. You will work with CPP's in-house engineering team to deliver complex HV projects and support the growth of the WA hub.

Reporting to the Primary Design Manager (Adelaide based), the role focuses on detailed design studies, collaboration with construction and operations, and travel to project sites. Strong HV experience and Chartered status are preferred.