I’ve always known I wanted to pursue a career in STEM. But ultimately, it was the potential to make a positive impact on people and the planet that really pushed me to pursue engineering.

In 2019, I put this into action during the Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Challenge with WaterAid. Our team worked on designing a sustainable greywater treatment and distribution system for rural communities in Timor-Leste.

This experience only solidified my passion for engineering and pushed me to explore how else I can use my skills to contribute to positive change in the world.

Just over a year and a half ago, I joined Verbrec as a Graduate Process Engineer. In this role, I’ve gained valuable hands-on experience working on a range of meaningful projects.

One of the first projects I worked on involved consequence modelling with a key client, where we were able to make recommendations to minimise the risk of harm.

Work like this fuels my passion in the field, and I’ll continue to seek opportunities to build my skills and experience across diverse scopes. Working with Verbrec makes this easy because of the team’s key role in shifting energy evolution.

When you think about it, engineering is all around us. From the pipelines that deliver energy to communities across the country to the solar panels on the roof of your home.

Being an engineer is something I’m incredibly proud of. I’ll continue to work to develop innovative and sustainable technologies that help make the world a better place.