From electrical to civil engineering, there are so many different pathways to build yourself an impressive career
This year’s Careers with STEM: Engineering magazine is packed with life-changing career inspo for people who want to make the world a better place. Meet a whole range of engineers working in different fields, including Nusrat Binte Nijam (information and communication technology engineer), Shakunthi Neelawatura (electrical engineer) and Emmeline Rocks (civil engineer).
Meet the engineers
information and communication technology engineer
electrical engineer
civil engineer
3 engineers, 3 different pathways
🚆 Nusrat’s journey into information and communication technology engineering involved dabbling in as many extracurriculars as possible! She studied a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation Engineering) (Honours) at Macquarie University, and took an engineering internship through Macquarie University, before becoming a Graduate Engineer for Downer and working on train fleets.
⚡ Shakunthi kicked off in electrical engineering with a belief that teamwork makes the dreamwork! She developed excellent networks by studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Power) (Honours) at Edith Cowan University, did an internship at Chevron Australia and graduate work at BHP. Now she’s a Horizons Electrical Engineer for Chevron Australia.
👷 Emmeline’s pathway to civil engineering was through studying at Charles Sturt University, taking on paid cadetships. A smart way to study while bringing in some cash! These days Emmeline works at Zauner Construction.
Look for scholarships and cadetships
You too could nab a scholarship or paid cadetship, so keep your eyes open!
Emmeline’s cadetship allowed her the chance to work on major projects while studying. “These experiences gave me insights I wouldn’t have gained in a classroom and connected me with industry,” she says. Plus, Charles Sturt University has 25 x $20,000 Transgrid Engineering Scholarships up for grabs!
From sustainability to train systems, these engineers are solving global problems, one project at a time. Their careers are living proof that engineering isn’t just about maths and machines – it’s about people and purpose!
Careers with STEM: Engineering 2025 is supported by Macquarie University, Edith Cowan University and Charles Sturt University.
Dive into the magazine and start exploring where engineering could take you!
