INTRODUCTION:

Full-time, permanent position
Based in our Adelaide & Melbourne offices. Flexible work arrangements available for those interstate.
Join an industry leader who is supporting Australia move towards a renewable energy future

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.
Design & Engineering
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
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 drawing upon your primary engineer expertise including Electrical Engineering Studies.
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 or utilities industry
Expertise in substation design and/or utility grid connections
Strong knowledge of Australian industry standards
High-level communication and stakeholder management 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.