Principal Engineer - Primary Design | Utilities & Renewable Energy Speciali

at  Consolidated Power Projects Australia

INTRODUCTION:

• Full time, permanent position
• Flexible working arrangements. Work from Western Australia or relocate to Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Brisbane (relocation assistance available)
• Join an industry leader who is supporting Australia move towards a cleaner energy future
• See the full life-cycle of projects from design to final commissioning

DESCRIPTION:

Consolidated Power Projects are at the forefront of a once-in-a-century energy transformation, and we are looking for highly skilled Electrical Engineers who specialise in high-voltage to join our team as we deliver Australia’s renewable energy future.
Who are Consolidated Power Projects (CPP)?
As a division of the Quanta Services Group, a global Fortune 300 Company that employs over 40,000 people, Consolidated Power Projects (CPP) stands are the forefront of high-voltage power solutions in Australia. We designed and constructed the largest windfarm in the Southern Hemisphere (Waratah Super BESS) as well as the worlds first ‘big battery’ (Hornsdale Power Reserve).
We are a full EPC who specialise in the in-house design, construction, commissioning and maintenance of the biggest high-voltage infrastructure projects in the industry, such as transmission substations, wind farms, battery storage systems (BESS) and transmission lines. We hold preferred status with Australia’s major transmission network providers and have strong relationships with a number of leading private developers.
The pipeline of projects is secured. Do not miss this chance to contribute to Australia’s once in a lifetime energy transformation.
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.
The successful applicant has the flexibility to work remotely from Western Australia or relocate to any of our CPP offices in NSW/QLD/VIC or SA. Relocation assistance is available for those willing relocate states.

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
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.