
'I found engineering and chose it because it seemed to fit my love of maths, interest in practical challenges and passion for doing something meaningful.'
Caitlin Nicholas
Graduate Engineer
WHO IS SHE:
I completed a double degree in Electrical Engineering and Statistical Sciences at QUT in 2019. After working as a Student Engineer at Energex and Ergon Energy Network, as part of Energy Queensland, I joined the 2020 Graduate Program. While working as a Graduate Engineer, I pioneered a model to predict the end of life for Ergon Energy Network's wooden power pole population. I am currently studying a Master of Science (Applied Data Science) and hope to use data to revolutionise the industry and its practices.

KEY STRENGTHS:
Data science, electrical engineering, problem solving, communication, strategy, learning mindset, challenge driven
WHY CHOOSE THIS DEGREE?

My Journey
Where it all started for me
Completed High School
What did I end up studying?
Student Engineer at Energex and Ergon Energy Network, as part of Energy Queensland.
Entering the industry
Currently studying towards a Master of Science (Applied Data Science) and hope to use data to revolutionise the industry and its practices
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My previous work experience
Started studying a double degree in Electrical Engineering and Statistical Sciences at QUT - After my first year at uni, I transitioned into a double degree with mathematics because there wasn't enough math in electrical engineering.
My work placement experience
I joined the 2020 Graduate Program at Energy Queensland. While working as a Graduate Engineer, I pioneered a model to predict the end of life for Ergon Energy Network's wooden power pole population.
What I'm doing now
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