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Perth, Western Australia Consolidated Power Projects Australia Pty Ltd Full time
Principal Electrical Engineer - Secondary
  • Based in our new Perth office, located in West Leederville
  • Join an industry leader who is supporting Australia move towards a renewable energy future

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, and 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 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.

We're excited to be growing our engineering capability in Perth with the opening of our first office in Western Australia. This is a significant milestone in our growth, creating new opportunities for engineers in WA to be part of our national team while contributing to the next chapter of CPP's success. Our Perth office will become an important hub in our network, and we're looking for talented engineers to play a key role in growing this new location from the ground up.

CPP has the largest in-house design and engineering team of any contractor in Australia, with over 170 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

Step into a career-defining role as Principal Electrical Engineer – Secondary at CPP, where you will play a key role in delivering high-voltage substation projects that support the growth of Australia's renewable energy and utility sectors. Reporting to the Manager, Secondary Design (Adelaide based), you will be instrumental in helping establish and grow our new Perth engineering team, while providing hands-on design expertise and leadership.

Key focus areas include:

  • Responsible for the delivery of timely, 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 lead complex internal and external secondary system design projects, and demonstrate capability of checking secondary system design outputs.
  • Foster a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment to support team capability growth and play an active role in embedding CPP in our newest location
  • Undertake interstate travel to offices and project sites to build strong relationships with key stakeholders – critical to long-term integration and success.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or equivalent & Chartered Status (or the ability to achieve upon commencement)
  • 10+ years experience in the HV power transmission industry
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex secondary systems design projects in the HV electrical industry
  • Natural leadership qualities and the ability to bring out the best in others
  • Based in Perth or willing to relocate (relocation assistance available to those interstate)
  • Experience with MiCom, Digsilent, Power Factory, PSSE will be highly regarded

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
  • 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 [emailprotected] 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.

Unsolicited CV'swill not be accepted by recruitment agencies.

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Your application will include the following questions:

  • Please provide your base salary expectations (excluding superannuation): Please clarify your working rights If you are a visa holder, please provide details. In which Australian state are you currently residing in? How did you hear about CPP? What is the notice period for your current employment? Do you identify as Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander? (please note this question is asked for diversity purposes only)

As part of the Quanta Services Group, a Fortune 500 Company, Consolidated Power Projects Australia (CPP) is an industry leader in utility and renewable high-voltage power solutions. We specialise in the design, construction, commissioning and maintenance of high voltage infrastructure such as transmission substations, wind farms and battery storage systems.

With offices in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, CPP are preferred partners with Australia's major transmission network providers and we are rapidly growing to play a significant role in connecting Australia's energy future.

As part of the Quanta Services Group, a Fortune 500 Company, Consolidated Power Projects Australia (CPP) is an industry leader in utility and renewable high-voltage power solutions. We specialise in the design, construction, commissioning and maintenance of high voltage infrastructure such as transmission substations, wind farms and battery storage systems.

With offices in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, CPP are preferred partners with Australia's major transmission network providers and we are rapidly growing to play a significant role in connecting Australia's energy future.

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