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Engineering without borders
“I chose hydro and dam engineering as a career because it offered me the opportunity to be involved in projects which, I believe, make a long-lasting contribution to a society’s development, particularly in developing countries.”
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From cadet to principal engineer
Some of you reading this might not remember the days when you looked for a job in the newspaper classifieds. But that’s what led me to SMEC in 1983 as a cadet, half way through my degree at the University of Tasmania.
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Snowy Hydro comes full circle for Trevor Ferris
Trevor Ferris knows better than most what it means to come full circle. He is currently employed with SMEC as Technical Principal, Road Design and is actively involved in the expansion of the iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme, also known as Snowy 2.0.
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An engaging and entrepreneurial spirit leads to SMEC
A career path leading to SMEC is often a diverse one – that was certainly true for Libby Paholski.
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Global experience reveals common ground
Global experience reveals common ground
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A recipe for success
If I wasn’t working in engineering, I would definitely be a chef – probably on my way to earning a Michelin star or two!
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Two generations of Snowy Mountains engineering
Dad passed away before I started my job here at SMEC, but I know he would have been pleased to see one of his children following in his footsteps.
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Strategic Insights Inform Regional Transformation
It is an exciting time to live in Southeast Queensland (SEQ), Australia. It’s even better if you work in planning and engineering. This is because a complex, multi-faceted City Deal proposition called TransformingSEQ was recently launched, followed by in-principle agreement at the local, state and federal levels of government to progress the SEQ City Deal proposal. City Deals are a key mechanism of the Government’s Smart Cities Plan (2016) and provide a new approach for all levels of government to work together to strategise and deliver transformative outcomes for Australian cities.
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‘Elegant, innovative and sustainable’ – ENR Global Best Rail Project
SMEC took the role of Design Lead on the project which involved building a four-kilometre elevated skytrain and a 270-metre curved, cable-stayed rail bridge over Windsor Road at Rouse Hill.
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Responding to a challenge: the Namibian Main Road 118 Upgrade
You can shy away from challenges or you can tackle them head on. SMEC did the latter and the result was nothing short of a triumph.
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