Team Lead - Secondary Engineering

Consolidated Power Projects Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salary

Annual bonus

Flexible working options

Study assistance and internal promotes

Parental leave (16 weeks primary, 6 wk

Purchased leave up to 2 weeks

AI capability access

Company mobile + laptop

Employee referral program up to $4,000

Discounts program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Consolidated Power Projects Australia (CPP) is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer - Secondary to lead and advance the NSW engineering team's secondary design capability. Based in NSW with flexible working options, you will stay hands-on while guiding technical outcomes, mentoring engineers and delivering complex substations and related HV projects.

You will shape best practices, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive leadership development within CPP's largest engineering group,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in secondary design, protection, control and SCADA for HV systems.
• Previous leadership or mentoring of technical professionals.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Willingness to work from NSW office regularly.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across secondary design projects including substations, renewable energy infrastructure and BESS.
• Mentor engineers and graduates; support succession planning.
• Guide project delivery and ensure quality assurance across portfolios.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to shape best practice.

Skills

Secondary design

Protection

Control

SCADA

High-voltage

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer - Secondary

Posted: 09/09/2026

Closing Date: 09/10/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Job Category: Engineering

• Based in our South Granville office inNSW, with flexible working options
• Genuine blend of hands-on secondary design and people leadership
• Major projects. High earning potential. Grow your career within

Job Description

Who Are CPP?

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 800 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.

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

Newly created Team Lead - Secondary Design position to join our growing NSW Engineering team. Reporting to the Manager - Secondary Design, this role has been specifically designed for experienced technical specialists who want to broaden their leadership influence while staying immersed in real engineering work. Unlike traditional people management positions, this role remains highly technical, with the majority of your time focused on engineering, design leadership and project delivery rather than administration.

You’ll provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of secondary design projects, including substations, renewable energy infrastructure, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and data centre developments. Working closely with engineers, designers, project teams and key stakeholders, you’ll guide technical outcomes, support quality assurance, mentor developing talent and help shape best practice across the broader engineering function.

A major focus of the role is supporting the development of engineers and graduates through mentoring, coaching and regular engagement. You’ll play a key role in succession planning, capability uplift and team growth while helping establish a sustainable leadership structure within one of CPP's largest engineering teams.

This is a rare opportunity for a Senior or Principal‑level secondary design professional looking to influence both technical outcomes and people development without stepping away from the engineering work they enjoy most.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

You are a technically credible secondary 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:

• Extensive experience in secondary design, protection, control, SCADA or related high-voltage infrastructure disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor or develop technical professionals, whether formally or informally
• Strong experience delivering secondary design solutions across substations, transmission, distribution or renewable energy projects
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work from the NSW office regularly and provide visible leadership to the team
• A collaborative leadership style with a genuine passion for mentoring and developing others

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
• We offer flexible working options, with the ability to work from home
• 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
• Choice between an iPhone or Samsung mobile & design specked engineering laptop and software
• 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

CPP is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a culture of achievement, personal development and offers a diverse, safe and supportive wo