Team Lead - Primary Engineering

Quanta Services Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salary package

Annual bonus

Study assistance

Parental leave (16 weeks primary)

Purchased leave (2 weeks)

AI capability access

Employee referral program

Discount program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CPP has the largest in-house design and engineering team of any contractor in Australia, with over 200 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.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in electrical engineering, engineering technology, building design, drafting or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in primary design for high-voltage substations.
• Strong knowledge of substation layouts, electrical clearances and interfaces.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation; solid QA/document control.
• Ability to coordinate workloads and maintain quality across projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of designers and design drafters within the NSW Engineering team.
• Provide technical direction across HV substations, BESS, data centre connections and related infra.
• Balance ~80% hands-on design and ~20% people leadership and mentorship.
• Coordinate workloads, prioritise tasks and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Build strong relationships and communicate complex technical matters clearly.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

A relevant qualification in electrical engineering, engineering technology, building design, drafting or a related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job 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 #192 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 900 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 200 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

This is an opportunity for an experienced primary design professional to take the next step into leadership while remaining closely connected to technical delivery. Reporting to the Manager - Primary Design, you will lead and support a team of designers and design drafters within our NSW Engineering team.

The role offers a genuine balance of approximately 80% hands-on technical design and 20% people leadership. You will provide technical direction, coordinate workloads, mentor team members and create the clarity and support they need to deliver high-quality work. You will contribute across high-voltage substations, BESS, data centre connections and other critical energy infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

About You

You are a technically credible primary design professional who enjoys helping others succeed. You may already lead people formally, or you may be a highly experienced Senior or Principal designer ready to step into your first dedicated team leadership role. Either way, you will bring sound judgement, an approachable style and the confidence to guide technical work while building strong relationships.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

A relevant qualification in electrical engineering, engineering technology, building design, drafting or a related discipline.

Significant experience in primary design for high-voltage substations, ideally gained within the Australian transmission, utility, renewable energy or EPC sector.

Strong knowledge of substation layouts, electrical and fire clearances, maintenance access, equipment arrangements, standards compliance and multidisciplinary interfaces.

Proficiency with primary design and CAD tools such as AutoCAD and MicroStation, together with sound document management and quality assurance practices.

The ability to coordinate technical workloads, manage competing priorities and maintain quality across concurrent projects.

Clear communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to explain complex technical matters to different audiences.

A genuine interest in mentoring, developing and supporting others.

A current Australian driver's licence and willingness to undertake occasional project travel when required.

Additional Information

Be rewarded at CPP.

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. We foster a culture of innovation and welcome fresh ideas – if you're ready to challenge the status quo, we want you to be part of our team.

Benefits include:

• Above-market salary package with annual reviews
• Annual bonus, discretionary based on individual and business performance
• 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
• We actively invest in AI capability, providing access to premium AI subscriptions to help you work smarter, solve complex problems and deliver better outcomes
• Generous employee referral program up to $4,000
• 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

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