Job Description
Join an industry leader supporting Australia’s move towards a renewable energy future.
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 part of Quanta Services, a Fortune 500 company, we specialise in the design, construction, commissioning and maintenance of substations, transmission lines, wind farms and battery storage systems. Established in 1996, we have 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.
Design & Engineering
CPP has Australia’s largest in‑house design and engineering team, 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 the country’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.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Primary Engineer at CPP, you will play a key role in delivering high‑voltage substation projects that support the growth of Australia’s renewable energy and utility sectors. Your expertise will contribute to the successful execution of complex, large‑scale infrastructure projects across the country, ensuring high‑quality, technically sound primary electrical designs from concept through to construction support.
Required Experience
* System Studies, including Load Flow, Short Circuit, Arc Flash and Low Voltage Protection Coordination
* Earthing System Designs, EMF and LFI Designs
* Insulation Coordination Studies
* High Voltage cable sizing
Additional Skills
* Conductor and busbar sizing
* Short Circuit Forces
* Lightning protection
* Lighting studies
* Understanding of substation equipment layouts
* Preparing high‑voltage equipment specifications
About You
* Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or equivalent
* Demonstrated experience performing in a similar role in the HV electrical industry
* Expertise in substation design
* Hands‑on experience in either Arc Flash, Insulation Coordination Studies or Earthing
* Power system study experience (not reviewing) including lightning, lighting, short circuit, load flow etc.
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
* 16 weeks paid primary parental leave and 6 weeks paid secondary parental leave
* Up to 2 weeks of purchased leave
* Choice between an iPhone or Samsung mobile and design‑spec‑ed engineering laptop and software
* On‑site car‑parking
* Generous employee referral program up to $4,000
* Extensive benefits and discounts programme with savings at over 400 retailers
* Free Employee Assistance Program 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 work environment.
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