Engineering Careers

Like a tall, dark and handsome stranger, engineering is often considered the mysterious outsider in the room full of Average Joes.

Have you ever had a dream that seemed impossible? Have you ever wanted to solve the energy problem, or walk on water? Even translate your dog’s barks? Well, this is where Engineers Australia steps in.

Permanent recruitment has risen in the last three months from four per cent to seven per cent of recruitment agency jobs, with engineers topping the skills shortages list.

It’s Australian Engineering Week from 5-11 August 2013, with engineering-related events, site tours and activities nation-wide. Here\'s a guide to some of the career options Engineers Australia is highlighting as part of this week.

Many of us have been shown a fuzzy black and white photograph from our days in the womb, but did you know that the ultrasound is yet another example of enterprising Australian engineering?