This episode features 27-year-old Mechanical Engineer – Calum Macdonald, who is currently working as a Project Manager within the construction industry, where he looks at areas such as HVAC Design, Thermal Modelling and Energy Performance for large infrastructure buildings. Calum started his career as a mechanical engineer, but quickly realized it wasn’t for him, so he eventually transitioned to a Project Manager, where is relied on managing multiple people and projects.
Top questions for Mechanical Engineer:
1:17 – Why did you study engineering?
2:46 – How did you decide what field of engineering you wanted pursuit?
4:08 – What are the highlights of studying engineering in university? When did you realize this was right for you?
4:56 – Did you have a back-up plan?
5:42 – Is there any other areas worth studying to compliment engineering?
7:15 – What are the main challenges of studying an engineering course in University?
8:21 – How did you find a job once you graduated? (what was the process for you)
10:11 – How different is working in industry compared to studying?
13:02 – What is the salary when starting out and how far can you go?
14:54 – What keeps you motivated in this role?
15:39 – Do you see yourself in any other career path in the future?
17:24 – Do you have any advice for students wanting to pursuit this career pathway?
