Principal Engineer - Secondary Design

at  Consolidated Power Projects Australia

INTRODUCTION:

• Full-time, permanent position
• Based in either our Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide or Melbourne offices
• Flexible work arrangements available
• See the full life-cycle of projects from design to final commissioning

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 650 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
In response to the expansion of a new project delivery unit at CPP, we are actively searching for a Principal Engineer specialising in Secondary Design.
As CPP have a dedicated SCADA team, we are seeking an individual who will be responsible for circuity designs, protection schemes, and protection relays for our extra high-voltage substations and overhead lines. This role combines technical expertise and leadership responsibilities, directing the creation of top-tier designs for secondary high-voltage (HV) systems.
As a key member of our extensive in-house team, consisting of over 140 seasoned Engineers and Designers, you will engage in close collaboration with your colleagues, contributing to the advancement of secondary engineering excellence.
Leveraging your profound experience in High Voltage systems, you will be a pivotal figure within our team, significantly contributing to our various flagship projects here at CPP.
This role has the flexibility to be based for 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
• 10+ years experience at a senior level with substation design and/or utility grid connections
• Leadership qualities and the ability to mentor others
• Strong knowledge of Australian industry standards
• High-level communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with MiCom, Digsilent, Power Factory, PSSE will be highly regarded
  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.