Please introduce yourself.
My name is Aimi Ruzanna. I’m currently working in Perunding KAZ Sdn. Bhd.as an Assistant Mechanical Engineer.
Could you please tell us what you do at your current workplace?
Mostly, I design Mechanical services for buildings such as plumbing services, fire fighting service, air conditioning and ventilation services. Once awhile, I visit site project to monitor construction works.
What do you like best about being an engineer?
The best thing about being an engineer is that we get to learn new things everyday. There are constant changes and there is no such thing as static learning. I find networking is engineering to be very important especially when you are in the field. You can never work alone and team work is very important.
What challenges have you met in your engineering career?
The challenges that I’ve met so far in my engineering career are the ever changing task itself, learning new things and adapting it. Everyday is a challenge day for me.
Do you have any advice to young woman considering a career in engineering?
Engineering is fun to be in. It becomes easy when you have a passion in it. Engineering requires a person to be very detail at all stages in solving a problem. Women are known for this trait and thus, I think woman should pursue engineering.
Do engineers have a social life? Tell us about your experience.
Engineers do have social life. It is all about time management and networking. If you know how to manage your time and are in a good networking surroundings, you are on the right track. As for my experience, when it’s time to do work, I work. If it’s time to play or relax, I’ll do it well.
Can you recall your reason for choosing Engineering as your career?
The reason why I chose Engineering is that the whole concept of the engineering is about solving and fixing problems. I like solving and changing something from good to better.
Now that you are an engineer, do you find anything in your career that is different from your expectation?
Honestly, a little bit different from what I’ve studied in campus. In campus, I’ve studied more on theory about certain aspect in engineering for example different cycle in thermodynamics or different processes or stages in manufacturing whereby mostly at work, I design services for the whole building. I will also need to consider every aspects of the situation and surroundings of the buildings.
ad, prior to that she completed her BBA from GC University Faisalabad, Pakistan. During her Masters she has published scholarly papers in different international journals.
Please introduce yourself.
My name is Joyce. I’m working as a Civil Engineer in Sarawak Energy Berhad. Prior to this, I was working in an Engineering Consultant Firm where I was involved in transport engineering.
Could you please tell us what you do at your current workplace?
I manage Civil Projects which are correlated wih Hydroelectric Projects.
What do you like best about being an engineer?
I am learning something new everyday. That, for me is the best part of being an engineer, because every project is different and each project has its own set of challenges which we need to solve.
What challenges have you met in your engineering career?
So far, I have not experienced any major challenge as a female civil engineer. Travelling to site was never a big issue for me and the people in the industry (fellow engineers, contractors, government officials, etc.) here, are open to working with female civil engineers.
Do you have any advice to young woman considering a career in engineering?
Know the industry. Engineering is not all about construction and oil and gas. (This is a common misconception of engineering among young women). It is also important for young woman who wants to have a career in engineering to be tough; not just physically but mentally as well.
Do engineers have a social life? Tell us about your experience.
Of course we do! We work hard and we play hard.
Can you recall your reason for choosing Engineering as your career?
I chose Engineering because of my interest in Science. My father has also influenced me in taking up Engineering because he is involved in this industry.
Now that you are an engineer, do you find anything in your career that is different from your expectation?
No. I’m prepared for the industry.
Please introduce yourself.
My name is Rosemary. I’m a Civil Engineer working in Singapore.
Could you please tell us what you do at your current workplace?
My job scope includes analysing and designing reinforced concrete and steel structures. Besides that, I also need to liaise with architects, contractors and clients.
What do you like best about being an engineer?
I enjoy the great satisfaction of seeing my own designs being built
What challenges have you met in your engineering career?
I would say my biggest challenges are in liaising with clients, architects, contractors and reporting to immediate supervisor in order to complete several tasks within tight deadlines.
Do you have any advice to young woman considering a career in engineering?
If you have interest in pursuing a career in engineering, you should go for it. Degree is just a starting point. If you have a good attitude, you can slowly develop your knowledge and expertise as you go along.
Do engineers have a social life? Tell us about your experience.
Yes, if they know how to manage their work-life balance. Time management is very important. Most of the engineers work overtime. I will try to complete my works closer to deadline as much as possible and avoid bringing works home
Can you recall your reason for choosing Engineering as your career?
I think engineering is an exciting career. Engineers design and build on innovative ideas.
Now that you are an engineer, do you find anything in your career that is different from your expectation?
Yes. Heavy workload and excessive long working hours.
Hi, I am Grace. Currently, I am a design engineer (Civil) at a local C & S consultant. I have been working with Jurutera Jasa Sdn Bhd for about 2 years now.
Could you please tell us what you do at your current workplace?
I am in a department specializing in water-based projects that involve designs in water supply reticulation systems, water treatment plants, water resources developments and also sewerage designs. My most recent involvement is in the preparation of a master plan study of a study area to provide a planning guide for future developments and improvement works to the existing water distribution system due to the increasing water demand. Among the skill sets to posses are the abilities to use the hydraulic analysis software and also in understanding the principle and methodology of financial analysis for engineering projects.
What do you like best about being an engineer?
Being an engineer, it gives me great satisfaction to know that the time and effort put into my work is of value to the organisation. I am fortunate to have experienced good mentorship and also been given the opportunity for my own professional growth. Working as an engineer has taught me to be a more socially responsible individual and also to be more considerate in my daily decision-making.
What challenges have you met in your engineering career?
Working in a consultancy brings about challenges such as multi-tasking and working towards tight deadlines. When pressed for time, we have to learn to prioritize our work and it also tests our decision-making skills; we have to choose between what is important and what is urgent.
Do you have any advice to young woman considering a career in engineering?
In pursuing an engineering career, one must be adaptable to different environments and should always be inquisitive in nature, so that we do not restrict ourselves from learning.
Do engineers have a social life? Tell us about your experience.
Even though engineers have tight work schedules, we still find the time to just have fun. From a recent trip with my fellow colleagues, it allows us to mingle at a more personal level outside of the work environment. Not only did the trip bring down the communication barrier between us, it made us all better team players to work more effectively in the organisation.
Can you recall your reason for choosing Engineering as your career?
My motivation in pursuing an engineering profession is because of the prestige of the degree and also the variety in the career opportunities that the profession can offer.
Now that you are an engineer, do you find anything in your career that is different from your expectation?
During my undergraduate studies, I was the only female engineering student in my class and because of that, I anticipated that when I join the industry, woman engineers will be a rare sight. However, when I first joined the work force, I was pleasantly surprised to find that there are equally as many woman engineers as there are male engineers. It is rather comforting to know that there are a growing number of woman engineers who are embracing a career path in this male-dominated field.
