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Principal engineer - scada (high voltage substations)

Adelaide
Consolidated Power Projects
Posted: 21 May
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Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: SA - Adelaide

Job Category: Engineering

About 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 and partner with Australia's major transmission providers to deliver innovative, end‐to‐end solutions.

Join us in shaping the future of energy.

Design & Engineering

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

We are seeking a Principal Engineer SCADA to join our highly experienced SCADA Engineering team to provide specialist input into multidisciplinary project teams and develop high quality designs for high‐voltage substations and associated power system equipment.

Bringing your experience with high‐voltage systems, you will be an integral part of our team and play a big part in the success of the flagship projects CPP have won.

Your Responsibilities

* Provide leadership and technical direction for work undertaken
* Maintain a knowledge and understanding of trends in engineering design, project management and contract administration
* Monitor project efficiency by reviewing performance against budget and implement actions to ensure targets are met
* Ensure cost‐effective solutions are achieved by providing technical input into and review of outputs
* Undertake engineering tasks to ensure a high level of accuracy and efficiency according to the company standards of operation

Desired Skills and Experience

* Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
* Project expertise in high voltage substation design from concept to commissioning including knowledge of industry and different client standards
* Experience in specifying and configuring SCADA systems in a substation environment
* Ability to take accountability and responsibility for the delivery of design outcomes for projects

Benefits

* 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
* Study assistance for continuous development and 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 spec‐ed engineering laptop and software
* On‐site car‐parking
* Generous employee referral programme up to $4,000
* Access to an extensive benefits and discounts programme with savings at over 400 retailers
* Free Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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