Engineers Australia

Have you picked up the latest issue of our magazine yet? Inside, we explore how concepts such as AI and the circular economy are changing engineering practice, encouraging engineers to consider innovative ways of working and identify new solutions for old problems. How do you think circular thinking is shaping the future of the profession?

We are looking for our next Chief Engineer in partnership with Omera Partners: Reporting to the National President and the CEO, the Chief Engineer will influence national conversations where engineering is essential to Australia’s safety and prosperity and help shape national input to global engineering solutions.   Applications including a resume and value proposition close 6 December. Expressions of interest should include your resume and a value proposition and directed to [email protected]

In just one week, the winners of the Engineers Australia Excellence Awards will be announced. From mini-grids to net-zero indexes, these outstanding individuals are making a indelible impact in their field. We sat down with just some of the finalists to discuss their contributions to engineering and what their future holds.

By combining his engineering skills & smart tech to improve the lives of those with disabilities. See how engineers like Liam are #MakingLifeHappen. https://brnw.ch/21wOC0T

Not all engineers are created equal, but in many cases their hard-earned degrees are. For that, the world can thank the Washington Accord, an agreement between engineering accreditation bodies that recognises accredited engineering degrees from any of the member countries. This self-governing, autonomous agreement was designed to do away with the need for engineers with degrees earned overseas to undertake additional exams or accreditation in order to work in other countries. In this way, it has helped to usher in a new era of globalised engineering.

Are you at the forefront of innovative engineering solutions for a sustainable future? The Climate Smart Engineering Conference 2025 is your platform to showcase ground-breaking ideas and research. Submit your abstract now to share your insights with leaders in climate resilience, energy transition and sustainable design. #CSE25

It’s unsurprising that residents in Australia’s sunniest state have enthusiastically adopted rooftop solar. An average of almost nine hours of sunshine a day in Perth explains why more than 460,000 Western Australian households – or around 30 per cent of homes – had installed solar units as of last year. Their combined output adds up to the largest power station on the South West Interconnected System grid, the state’s main electricity network which has more than 1.1 million customers and serves most of the state’s population. Commissioned in September 2023, the Kwinana Battery Energy Storage System Stage 1 – more commonly known as KBESS1 – represents an important step for the WA Government’s decarbonisation efforts as the electricity system moves from fossil fuels to renewable sources.

Exams are almost over 📚 which means now is the perfect time to apply to be the voice of Engineers Australia on your campus in 2025! As a Student Ambassador, you’ll kickstart your career by engaging with others in your industry and being an on-campus leader. To find out more, visit our website. Applications close 29 November 2024. https://brnw.ch/21wOwRr

The Australian company Ampcontrol, in collaboration with Steber International and the University of Newcastle, have successfully designed, constructed and demonstrated a 600kW hybrid power and propulsion system for a 13 m-long boat. The team built the alpha prototype from 2017-2021 before revealing a beta prototype for demonstration purposes in November 2023. This was soon followed by a successful and fruitful journey from the Hawkesbury to Sydney Harbour. The initiative is now a finalist in the Engineers Australia Excellence Awards, in the Project of the Year category. https://brnw.ch/21wOwMw

Registration for the Engineers Australia Excellence Awards 2024 closes this week! Don’t miss this opportunity to join us in Brisbane on Thursday 21 November, for the highly anticipated gala dinner. You’ll connect with industry leaders, network with peers and celebrate engineering excellence. With limited seats available, secure your ticket by 14 November: https://brnw.ch/21wOwHU