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World Engineering Day (4 March 2026) is a moment to recognise the engineers behind the projects. CPP people whose expertise, curiosity and commitment shape the infrastructure that powers our communities and Australia’s renewable future.

This year’s World Federation of Engineering Organisations (WFEO) theme supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 9 (SDG9): Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. This strongly reflects the work we do at CPP every day – delivering resilient, high-voltage infrastructure through innovation, collaboration and responsible engineering to support Australia’s energy transition.

To mark the occasion, we spoke with three of our engineers – Kokila N Admanathan, Brad Hunter and Natasha Bryskin – and asked them what advice they had for would be engineers of the future.

Explore early and understand the whole project.

For Kokila, her advice to graduates is about stepping outside one discipline and building a broader understanding of how projects come together.

“Explore and get as much exposure as you can in different sectors. Engineering is so big, and understanding how disciplines interface really shapes you,”

Kokila also highlighted the importance of seeing projects beyond the design phase.

“Graduates should get exposure to different projects,  including site works and commissioning, so they have a holistic view of what a project really looks like.”

That broader understanding is essential in delivering resilient infrastructure – where safety, constructability, accountability and teamwork are just as important as technical design.

Favourite projects: when advice turns into impact.

When asked about the projects that stood out most in their careers, each engineer spoke about moments where learning, collaboration and innovation came together.

Brad reflected on Project Energy Connect, one of the most significant projects CPP had delivered at the time The project reinforced the value of innovation grounded in real‑world engineering – a lesson he now passes on to younger engineers.

“One of the most rewarding projects I’ve worked on at CPP was Project Energy Connect. It was one of the largest projects the company had taken on, and the alternate design we put forward played a part in winning the work.” 

Natasha spoke about the satisfaction that comes from seeing designs become reality.

“What we design is what we build. Being able to see something go from concept to construction – and knowing it works – is incredibly rewarding.” 

That tangible connection between design and delivery is a defining feature of CPP’s work across renewable and high‑voltage infrastructure.

Kokila highlighted the excitement of working in the renewables space, where projects continue to evolve.

“The renewables era brings new challenges, and that’s what makes this work exciting.”

These projects don’t just build infrastructure; they build confidence, capability and purpose for the people delivering them.

Innovation supported, not just encouraged.

Delivering resilient infrastructure requires more than good intentions, it requires innovation that’s practical and supported.

Brad explained how this shows up at CPP.

“One of the core values at CPP is innovation. The company supports new ideas and is willing to take on advancements in how we do things more efficiently – whether that’s processes, software or applying people’s skills in better ways.”

This approach to innovation is central to how CPP contributes to SDG9, building smarter infrastructure that supports sustainable industry and long‑term growth.

Culture matters, especially as we grow

Alongside advice and projects, all three engineers reflected on what makes CPP different. Kokila described a culture grounded in accountability and teamwork.

“Everyone takes pride in their work. We’re all committed to delivering successful projects.”

And Natasha captured the sense of connection that many people experience at CPP.

“It’s a family feeling. I can have support if I need it, and if I need advice, it will be given to me. Even as the company grows, that core value – that we are one family in what we do – remains.”

A reminder on World Engineering Day

As we continue to grow our work in renewable and high‑voltage infrastructure, World Engineering Day is a reminder that our greatest asset isn’t just the infrastructure we deliver: it’s the people who design, build and stand behind it.

We’re proud to contribute to Australia’s energy transition and to a more sustainable future – and we’re equally proud of the culture that supports our people to learn, grow and lead along the way.

Thank you to all our engineers across CPP for the work you do, the knowledge you share, and the future you’re helping to build.