Engineering a Career in the Land Down Under

In this episode, EIT's Civil and Structural Course Coordinator and On-campus Senior Lecturer, Dr. Ana Evangelista speaks with Brazilian-born engineer and EIT Master of Engineering (Electrical Systems) graduate, Adriana Conceicao, about her journey from international study to working on major projects with Rio Tinto in Australia. They explore the challenges of relocating, starting a career as a young female engineer, and navigating real-world engineering projects in energy, grid reliability, and decarbonisation. Adriana shares practical insights on building confidence, finding mentors, and applying the skills she gained at EIT to succeed in the workplace. Dr. Ana highlights how EIT prepares students for global engineering careers and the support available to help them thrive. A concise, inspiring look at resilience, practical learning, and engineering in action. Learn more about our courses here: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0QhTR0