In-Demand Principal engineer primary Jobs in Perth, Wa

Principal Engineer - Primary
Consolidated Power Projects Australia —West Leederville WA
- Full-time
- Engineering
- In-person
- Leadership
- Relocation assistance
- Work from home
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Principal Civil Engineer | Land Development
Stantec —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Construction experience
- Work from home
- Employee assistance program
Senior Field Engineer
McDermott —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Civil & Structures Engineer
Arc Infrastructure —Perth Airport WA
- Full-time
- Management
- Engineering
- Parental leave
- Employee discount
Principal Software Engineer
Roborigger —Kings Park WA
- AWS
- Electrical experience
- Bachelor's degree
Senior Principal Structural Engineer
McDermott —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Construction experience
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Environmental Scientist, Contaminated Land
Stantec —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- In-person
- Relocation assistance
- Work from home
Principal Electrical Engineer - HV / Primary
Acciona —Perth WA
- Bachelor's degree
- Parental leave
Principal Environmental Scientist / Engineer (Contaminated Land)
Stantec —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Office
- In-person
- Relocation assistance
- Work from home
Principal Electrical Engineer
Worley —Perth WA
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
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Principal Structural Engineer
Stantec —Perth WA
- Part-time
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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Principal Civil Engineer - Water
Stantec —Perth WA
- Part-time
- Civil engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Work from home
- Employee assistance program
Environment Consulting Team Lead
BMT —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Profit sharing
- Employee assistance program
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Design Manager
Consolidated Power Projects Australia —West Leederville WA
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Work from home
- Employee assistance program
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Technical Director/ WA Ports Lead - Perth
Moffatt & Nichol —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Remote
- English
- Business development
- Bachelor's degree
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- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Work from home
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Principal Engineer - Primary

Consolidated Power Projects Australia
West Leederville WA

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
9 days ago

Benefits

Relocation assistance
Work from home
Employee assistance program
Referral program

Qualifications

Engineering
Leadership

Full Job Description

Introduction:

Full-time, permanent position
Based in our new Perth office, located in West Leederville
Join an industry leader who is supporting Australia move towards a renewable energy future
Great opportunity to shape and grow this new engineering hub from the ground up

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 500 company, and ranked #192 on the NYSX, 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 800 employees and offices in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, we partner with Australia’s major transmission providers to deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions.

We’re excited to be growing our engineering capability in Perth with the opening of our first office in Western Australia. This is a significant milestone in our growth, creating new opportunities for engineers in WA to be part of our national team while contributing to the next chapter of CPP’s success. Our Perth office will become an important hub in our network, and we’re looking for talented engineers to play a key role in growing this new location from the ground up.

Design & Engineering

CPP has the largest in-house design and engineering team of any contractor in Australia, with over 190 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 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

Step into a career-defining role as Principal Primary Engineer at CPP, where you will play a key role in delivering high-voltage substation projects that support the growth of Australia’s renewable energy and utility sectors. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, WA you will be instrumental in helping establish and grow our new Perth engineering team, while providing hands-on design expertise and leadership.

Key focus areas include:

Lead the production of detailed engineering studies (e.g., system studies, earthing, insulation coordination, HV cable sizing)
Apply advanced primary design skills (e.g., conductor/busbar sizing, short circuit forces, lightning/lighting studies, substation layouts, equipment specifications)
Foster a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment to support team capability growth and play an active role in embedding CPP in our newest location
Undertake interstate travel to offices and project sites to build strong relationships with key stakeholders – critical to long-term integration and success.

Skills and Experiences:
About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or equivalent & Chartered Status (or the ability to achieve upon commencement)
10+ years experience in the HV power transmission industry
Demonstrated proficiency performing in a similar role in the HV electrical industry
Proven background in producing (not only reviewing) detailed engineering studies in a minimum of one of the following areas:
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
Expertise in primary engineering design, including conductor and busbar sizing, short circuit forces, lightning protection and studies, equipment layouts, and preparing HV equipment specifications)
Natural leadership qualities and the ability to bring out the best in others
Based in Perth or willing to relocate (relocation assistance available to those interstate)

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.

Benefits include:

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
Access to study assistance for continuous development, and a strong focus on internal promotions to help you grow within
14 weeks paid primary carer's leave & 4 weeks paid secondary carer's leave
Up to 2 weeks of purchased leave
Choice between an iPhone or Samsung mobile & design specked engineering laptop and software
Generous employee referral program up to $4,000
Access to an extensive benefits and discounts program with savings at over 400 retailers
Free Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing

How to Apply:
To submit an application please upload your resume via the links provided.

For further information, please reach out to [email protected] however applications will not be accepted via email.

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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