Hosted by the EAIT Student Employability Team:
Join this insightful masterclass to hear from Energy Queensland’s Daniel Eghbal, Manager Future Network Strategy, Adrian Lloyd, Technical Program Lead EO&A and Simone Burke, Early Careers Coordinator as they talk about the power industry and innovations that will lead to an increase in renewable energy sources and the recruitment process and tips for the Future of Energy Engineering Scholarship Program.
Session topic: Revolutionizing the Power Industry: Innovations driving the shift towards renewable energy sources
With more than 900,000 solar energy systems connected to our distribution networks, Queensland is already leading the world in hosting rooftop solar. We need to rapidly modernise the power system to support our ambitious renewable energy targets and the Climate positive Olympics. This requires fundamental changes in how we used to generate and consume electricity. In addition to emerging technologies such as battery energy storage, artificial intelligence, we need to upskill our engineers and attract engineers with complex problem-solving skills. This session gives an overview of the innovative solutions that Energex and Ergon Energy are implementing to enable a clean, reliable and affordable future and outlines some of the key challenges and opportunities in front of us.
This masterclass will have 3 components:
- Revolutionizing the Power Industry (led by Daniel Eghbal)
- Top Tips for your application process - from resume to interview (led by Adrian Lloyd)
- Timeline of application process for Future of Energy Engineering Scholarship (led by Simone Burke)
Relevant Disciplines:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechatronic Engineering
Energy Queensland's primary focus for their scholarship will be Electrical Engineering students. The majority of scholarships will be awarded to students studying electrical, electronic, power and mechatronics engineering, with some places for mechanical, civil and structural engineering students.
Students studying dual / double degrees in electrical engineering are highly valued and will be viewed favourably.
Students undertaking the University of Queensland Integrated Bachelor and Masters Degree (5 year) are encouraged to apply.
About Energy Queensland:
Energy Queensland is Australia’s largest, wholly government-owned electricity distribution company.
We service 2.3 million customers and communities through our distribution businesses Energex and Ergon Energy Network, our regional Queensland retailer Ergon Energy Retail, and our integrated energy solutions provider Yurika. Our distribution network has one of the highest penetrations of rooftop solar in the world.
With more than 8,200 employees, we energise Queensland communities right across the state and, through Yurika’s services, increasingly to a growing national footprint.
As we invest in new technologies, strengthen our future capabilities and evolve our workforce, we’re excited and committed to supporting the renewable energy transition.
Event Details:
- When: Wed, 13 Mar 2024
- Where: Hawken Engineering Building (50) Room C207
- Time: 12.30pm – 1.50pm
If you are an engineering student, you might be able to claim Type B hours (under Category 8) for attending this event. See the activity table for full details.
About Employability Events
EAIT Employability offer a range of events each semester to help you get career ready. Hear from industry on upcoming opportunities in the workforce, tips and tricks on their recruitment process, and start building your professional networks.
