Meg Panozzo is definitely not your typical civil engineer. Whilst a lot of us go to work, finish for the day and switch off by the time we get home, meg is someone who powers on well into the night so that she can inspire the next generation of Engineers. In fact we believe that no career story is as they say 'typical'. Each career has it's own ups…

Jack, Ryan & our NEW Pretengineer partner Brittany Harris had a fantastic time checking out the latest Story Bridge build at Constructionarium Australia. Constructionarium gathered a group of 20 motivated and hardworking students & recent graduates to come together to Design, Construct, and Test a 1:25 scale size Story Bridge replica! They start fr…

So as Engineers and people of STEM it's pretty easy for us all to get caught in our own little bubble sometimes and forget to acknowledge some of the incredible work done by different disciplines that create the projects we know and love. Jack Aubort had the absolute pleasure of finding out exactly what it takes to be a Town Planner in today's worl…

This weeks episode is one that has been one of our favourites to date. How often do you get to speak to someone who is literally developing rockets 🚀to launch to outer space🌏!? This episode with the one and only Joni Sytsma will not disappoint! Jack Aubort and Ryan Loomans had the absolute pleasure of finding out exactly what it takes to become a f…

After our recent treat from the R.A.A.F’s C-17 and F/A-18F over Riverfire weekend here in Brisbane, we thought it was perfect timing to share our Rocketwoman episode with you! When looking along the Brisbane River at all the adoring fans gaze at the jets screaming along the sky it’s clear that everyone is a bit of a jet-nerd, but none more so than …

Our co-hosts Jack Aubort and Ryan Loomans had another amazing #WOMENinSTEM on the show for an episode all about Civil Engineering and how to conquer an Engineering degree . Brittany Harris is a Courageous and determine Engineer who is really striving to make a huge impact in the world 🌏 around her. Originally beginning her career doing reception wo…

Our co-hosts Jack Aubort and Ryan Loomans had another amazing #WOMENinSTEM on the show for an episode all about Pipeline and Ocean Engineering in the Oil & Gas Industry! Elizabeth is an adventurous and daring Engineer who is really striving to make a huge impact in the world around her. Originally hailing from Brisbane she ventured to Tasmania to s…

Talk about engineering entrepreneur! Our co-hosts Jack Aubort and Ryan Loomans had a fantastic time at GHD HQ with STEM and Diversity advocate Dr Jillian Kenny! We covered her fascinating story from small country town girl hailing from Gayndah to the 2014 Top 100 “Most Influential Australian Women” now in the big smoke of Melbourne working for Swin…

What were you doing at 25 years old? Leading a team of engineers twice your age on 6 figure sum projects for one of Australia's largest design consultancies? No? Well I don't blame you... But Brodie Chan was. This fascinating episode follows the story of one of the brightest and hard-working engineers I've ever met. Where people think 60 hours of w…

Have you ever travelled half way around the world 🌎 to pursue your passion? Well that's exactly what Souvik did as he left his family and home 🏠in Bangladesh to study abroad in Australia on a highly sought after 'Australia Awards' scholarship. But the trials and tribulations didn't stop there, Souvik detailed to us the 'hustle' required to gain und…

If you’re a young professional that is keen to fast track your development 📈 and rise up the ranks 🚀 or you just love Helicopters 🚁 then check out this week’s episode with Warren James! Warren sat down with us to chat all things Electrical & Construction Engineering, as well as Mentoring, Advice & Tips to take your career Further, Faster. Starting …

Are you contemplating a career change? Does the mining and resources sector excite you? Do you love to bring the best out in people? If these are some of the questions you're asking yourself then you'll want to find the answers in our fantastic chat with Sean Lavin.For the first time ever we interviewed a fellow podcaster, where Sean shared his fas…

As any engineering graduate SHOULD know, its the middle of Semester 1 so it's that time of year again where all the Graduate programs you may have been hoping to apply for are filling up fast!! Jack and Ryan talk all things on graduate programs including: the different engineering industries, average salaries you can expect, program structure and a…

New Year, New Goals and New Guests. And what better than our first episode for the year being with one of Broad Spectrums most talented recruits, Drew Lehman. Broad Spectrum, if you aren't already aware design, fund, construct, operate, and maintain major projects and infrastructure assets across diverse industries all over Australia. Meaning they …

As the year comes to a close we sat down to chat about the year that was and talk about a topic that we a sure a-lot of people will be facing in the upcoming weeks as they begin new roles in the new year. Moving for Work. We talk a-lot both of our experiences moving for work so far and what these experiences have meant for not only our professional…

A few weeks back we sat down with Jack Francis. His story from Carpenter to one of the Gold Coast City Council's top construction Engineers is like no other. He emphasised the importance that even once you think you may have made it in your industry, there is always more to learn and even more room to grow. If you're a mature-aged student or lookin…

"Aren't the Big 4 in finance?" That's exactly the stereotype that Robbie and his team at KPMG are breaking down as they expand into the Engineering and Asset Management field. In this sit down with Robbie Ryan learnt about the importance of your network, mentors and where they can take you in the lifelong pursuit of career happiness.…

In this episode Trang Pham explains her unique journey into the world of Engineering. Her fascinating and jam packed schedule and how she makes it all fit in 24hrs. If you're a female busting into this male dominated industry, someone who is really passionate and excited by committee work, or feel like you've had an atypical career path, then this …

Jack gives an introduction to the podcast from where he sees it and recounts the career events that have lead him up to where he is now. Jack makes the point that unlike Ryan his path through Engineering hasn't been as clear and that's totally ok. It's about the journey and the experiences you build every day that lead you to that final destination…

An alternative personality taking an alternative career path. Insights from a Consulting Electrical Engineer.Extrovert and Electrical Engineer isn’t normally seen in the same sentence but this is exactly how you would describe Ryan. His gregarious nature would normally suit a Salesman or a Politician but Ryan is using his uncommon traits to his adv…

Like many University students, Jack and Ryan had no clue what it was like to actually be an Engineering Professional. Four years of tertiary education did little to help their problem; from there The Pretengineers was born. They understood the need to share experiences and lessons from those with stories who’d been there and done that.On this podca…