Development Engineer
Councils employ different types of engineers to work on different aspects of building, the environment and water.
Development Engineers check that proposed building designs are structurally safe.
Civil Engineers design roads and other urban structures for council and may oversee the construction work too.
Structural Engineers design building works for council and may also oversee construction work.
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Kelly Loveridge is a Development Engineer. Kelly designs roads, cycle ways, paths, bridges and other structures, and might also check proposed developments to make sure they will work well and be safe. |
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Norman Scott is a Civil Designer. Norman helps create transport systems including roads and intersections, as well as cycle ways, walking trails, and sporting facilities. |
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Angela Moore is a Traffic Engineer – "After studying a Bachelor of Engineering I did a graduate Certificate in Traffic and Transport, and then worked in London on the world’s largest infrastructure project. On my return I was looking for work that would be meaningful and challenging, and let me be autonomous and use my initiative. Local government is an ideal place for that. Unlike private enterprise, you can get to influence the direction a major project may take quite early in your career". There are so many opportunities for further training, it's a very supportive environment if you want to develop your career. |
Training available in Tasmania
- Bachelor of Engineering, see for example University of Tasmania.
- Diploma of Civil Engineering (Drafting) or Advanced Diploma Civil Engineering (Design), see for example Tasmanian Polytechnic
Explanation
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Disclaimer
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