Principal Engineer - Primary

at  Consolidated Power Projects Australia

INTRODUCTION:

• Full-time, permanent position
• Based in our head office in Adelaide CBD or in our Doncaster Victoria
• Join an industry leader who is supporting Australia move towards a renewable energy future

DESCRIPTION:

Who are Consolidated Power Projects (CPP)?
As part of the Quanta Services Group, a Fortune 300 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 over 550 employees and 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.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Principal Engineer – Primary to join our large in-house team of highly experienced engineers.
You will hold both technical and supervisory responsibilities whilst overseeing the development of high-quality designs for primary high-voltage (HV) systems. You will collaborate with other Engineers and Designers within the business and develop designs associated with HV systems including Insulation Coordination, Arc Flash, Plant Suitability and Load Flow Assessments along with Earthing Design and Electromechanical Coordination.
Joining our in-house Design & Engineering Team consisting of over 140 highly experienced professionals, you will provide excellence in primary engineering and partner with our specialists in secondary, civil, structural, transmission lines and site services engineering.
Bringing your experience with HV systems, you will be an integral part of our team and play a large role in the success of the various flagship projects CPP have won.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

About You

Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or equivalent
Demonstrated experience performing in a similar role in the renewable and utilities industry
Expertise in substation design and/or utility grid connections
Strong knowledge of Australian industry standards
High-level communication and stakeholder management skills
Why Join Us?
At CPP our people are our most important asset. We believe in investing, nurturing and developing your talent, enabling you to succeed and achieve your full potential. As a leader in delivering high voltage infrastructure projects, we provide the opportunity to work on the most exciting projects in the industry, with access to current and leading technologies. We encourage and support new ideas. If you like to question the norm and embrace new ideas, then work with us.