Public Works and also Local Government Engineering could be the career for you. Although most engineers are civil or environmental engineers, there are also lots of engineering drafters (drawers) and other technical people who make up an "Engineering Team".
When you’re a Public Works Engineer, or part of the team, you:
Work with the community Get satisfaction from achievement Can choose a technical path or strive to become the CEO Can work in the city or the country
Engineers and Engineering Associates can commence work in public works and local government at any point in their career:
Valuable work experience available for undergraduates Graduates are highly sought after Public works engineering offers experience in many disciplines Pathways to corporate management Fulfil requirements of Engineers Australia Experience the benefits of the industry
With over 700 local government authorities and numerous State agencies in Australia there is considerable opportunity to move around. Public works and local government experience is highly sought after by organisations internationally.
PLAN
Work with the community Identify needs and opportunities Develop levels of service Plan and strategise using engineering and economic principles
DESIGN
Develop and determine detail of projects Undertake engineering computation Analyse Apply design concepts Prepare specifications and estimates
CONSTRUCT
Organise and supervise construction of community infrastructure Work with people Manage contracts Manage the whole project
OPERATE
Coordinate and manage the day to day and long term Maintain local community instrastructure
MANAGE
Aspire and achieve the highest levels of corporate management Manage people Program and control finances Manage community relations