Women Leading the Way in Power Engineering
- Stephanie Somerville

- Oct 10
- 1 min read
While traditionally underrepresented in the energy sector, women are now leading change across the power industry—bringing new perspectives, deep technical skill, and leadership to every part of the grid.
Why Representation Matters
Energy transition projects need collaboration, innovation, and trust—qualities that women bring to the table across technical and project roles. How we can make a difference?
Sam Stevenson (AEMO – Manager – Network Services) gives her opinion on why representation in the industry matters at all ages.
Also making waves:
Tetiana Knyzhka (TasNetworks - Electrical Engineer) gives a migrants perspective:
Gabriella Hartig-Franc (Ausgrid - Health and Safety Manager) comes from a health and safety perspective:
Pathways for Women in Engineering
If you’re a woman interested in joining the power sector:
Look for programs like API’s Powerful Women’s Retreat.
Seek mentorship from senior female engineers.
Develop confidence in your technical skills—your insights are needed.




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