Why you should be giving net zero transport careers the green light
Did you know that Australia’s transport sector is the third largest source of its greenhouse gas emissions? In 2023, transport accounted for 21% of national emissions and it’s currently predicted to be the largest emitting sector in Australia by 2030.
To achieve net zero, transport emissions need to be reduced. Increasing the uptake of electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and developing sustainable aviation and maritime fuels, will help.
That’s where careers in engineering come in! To decarbonise the transport industry, Australia needs all kinds of engineers. Think:
· Sustainable systems engineers
· Electrical engineers
· Mechanical engineers
· Design engineers
So, if you want to save the planet AND have a future-proof job, now is an excellent time to zoom in on a net zero + transport study and career path!
Driven to succeed
Doha Goreishi – Alternative energy engineer
After a brief stint studying software engineering, Doha switched to chemical engineering and hasn’t looked back.
Start your career here:
Net zero transport study pathways
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Commerce, UNSW
- Bachelor of Engineering (Transport Engineering) (Honours), The University of Queensland
- Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical & Process Engineering) (Honours), QUT
Net zero transport jobs
- Transportation engineer | $69K-$82K
- Chemical engineer | $59K-$112K
- Mechanical design engineer | $59K-$102K*
*salaries according to payscale.com
This article first appeared in Careers with STEM: Net Zero 2024.
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