Senior Design Engineer

6 days ago


Adelaide, South Australia Consolidated Power Projects Australia Full time
Senior Design Engineer - Secondary (Utilities & Renewable Energy)

Posted: 01/08/2025

Closing Date: 02/09/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: SA - Adelaide

Job Category: Engineering

  • Full-time,permanent position, based in Adelaide
  • Join an industry leader who is supporting Australia move towards a renewable energy future
  • Full EPC contractor working on projects from design to commissioning
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 200 company, 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 700 employees and offices in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, 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 150 specialists across Electrical Primary and Secondary, Civil, Structural, and SCADA disciplines. We provide end-to-end engineering solutions for high-voltage infrastructure, from 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

Consolidated Power Projects is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer - Secondary to join our growing Engineering team in Adelaide.

Secondary Design Engineers deliver timely and accurate technical designs while supporting field staff, customers and colleagues. The successful candidate will be able to produce accurate precision designs required for secondary protection and control (PAC) systems in the high voltage utility and renewable sectors. You will deliver complex internal and external secondary system design projects, and demonstrate capability of checking secondary system design outputs.

You will join a highly regarded in-house Design & Engineering team of over 150 experienced professionals and play an integral role in the successful delivery of various industry leading projects.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex secondary systems design projects
  • 7+years experience in a similar role within Energy/Electrical utilities industries
  • High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills

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
  • 14 weeks paid primary carer's leave & 4 weeks paid secondary carer's leave
  • Up to 2 weeks of purchased leave
  • 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

How to Apply:

To submit an application please upload your resume via the links provided.

For further information, please reach out to amoritz@conpower.com.au however applications will not be accepted via email.

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

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