Senior Civil Engineer

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: SA - Adelaide Job Category: Engineering Full-time, permanent positionBased in our Adelaide head officeJoin the largest in-house design and engineering team of any contractor in Australia Job 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 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, Brisbane, and Perth, 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 170 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 We’re expanding our civil design engineering capability and are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join CPP’s highly experienced in-house national design engineering team. If you’re passionate about complex civil design and want to contribute to renewable energy infrastructure, this is your chance to make a real, national impact. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering innovative, practical, and safe designs for high-voltage substations, battery storage systems and renewable energy projects. You’ll provide technical guidance across a range of civil elements, including stormwater drainage, earthworks, pavements and access road design. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, project managers, and construction professionals, you’ll ensure that all designs are compliant, constructible, and aligned with project requirements. In addition to your design responsibilities, you’ll also contribute to mentoring design engineers and graduates, fostering technical development within the team, and supporting ongoing innovation and continuous improvement across our civil design processes. About You Desired Skills and Experience To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Possess A degree in Civil Engineering (RPEQ or CPEng highly regarded) 7+ years of experience in civil design, ideally within energy, utilities, mining or large infrastructure projects Strong understanding of Australian design standards Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills Whilst not essential, experience in High-Voltage (HV) substation and/or utility grid connections civil design will be highly regarded 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 We offer 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 16 weeks paid primary parental leave and 6 weeks paid secondary parental leave Up to 2 weeks of purchased leave We actively invest in AI capability, providing access to premium AI subscriptions to help you work smarter, solve complex problems and deliver better outcomes 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 amoritz@conpower.com.au 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.