'My dad was a mechanical engineer designing Power plants in India when I was growing up and I am greatly influenced by his involvement and interest in engineering challenges.'

Lincy William

Project Engineer

WHO IS SHE:

I work as Project engineer in AGL Energy in Commercial and Industrial solar projects. I completed undergrad at CEG, Anna University (Chennai, India) and started my career as an Engineer in a construction firm L&T -designing LV distribution systems for power plants and managing key subcontractors. I moved to Australia in 2015 and resumed my career in renewables in 2017. Apart from engineering, I have experience working in sales, presales engineering, supplier and vendor liaison, and engineering management within renewable energy industry. I also recently completed a Statement of Attainment in Mental Health and try to have wellbeing conversation with my colleagues in this difficult climate. In my free time, I solve puzzles, enjoy movies/ TV shows, have fun with my toddler and travel as much as we can as a family.

KEY STRENGTHS:

Attention to detail, quick learner, organisational skills, empathetic.

WHY CHOOSE THIS DEGREE?

My dad was a mechanical engineer designing Power plants in India when I was growing up and I am greatly influenced by his involvement and interest in engineering challenges. He often shared about his work on these projects over dinner and car trips. I interned at one of the biggest thermal power stations in our state after school at which point realised that it was something I would like to pursue as a career. In addition, I was interested in maths and physics in high school which is also one of the reasons I believed in my ability to handle an intensive program like Electrical engineering.

My Journey

Where it all started for me

Completed High School - I interned at one of the biggest thermal power stations in our state after school at which point realised that it was something I would like to pursue as a career.

What did I end up studying?

Started my career as an Engineer in a construction firm L&T -designing LV distribution systems for power plants and managing key subcontractors.

Entering the industry

Currently a Project engineer in AGL Energy in Commercial and Industrial solar projects.

My previous work experience

I completed a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at CEG, Anna University (Chennai, India)

My work placement experience

I moved to Australia in 2015 and resumed my career in renewables in 2017.

What I'm doing now

My advice for anyone looking to get into the industry?

Take advantage of as many work placements and industry speakers at API events as possible - so you can get a good understanding of the many areas you can specialise in.

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Abby Biles

"As we confront Australia's national skills shortage and the pressure to achieve Net Zero, the inclusion of women in the power industry becomes even more crucial. By leveraging diverse talents and perspectives, we can address these challenges. There are so many incredible women out there who's skills are needed in this space they just need the industry to support them in return."

Liana Lidden-Verney

"There is no gender monopoly on the skills needed in the industry. By having a workforce with diverse perspectives and experiences, we fuel innovation and innovation is exactly what this industry will be reliant on for generations to come."

Katrina Thomlinson

"There is value in every industry from diversity of thought and one way to bring diversity is employ more women in the workforce. Women bring different values, perspectives and approaches to solve the problems of today and into the future."

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'My dad was a mechanical engineer designing Power plants in India when I was growing up and I am greatly influenced by his involvement and interest in engineering challenges.'

Lincy William

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Liana Lidden-Verney

"There is no gender monopoly on the skills needed in the industry. By having a workforce with diverse perspectives and experiences, we fuel innovation and innovation is exactly what this industry will be reliant on for generations to come."

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Katrina Thomlinson

"There is value in every industry from diversity of thought and one way to bring diversity is employ more women in the workforce. Women bring different values, perspectives and approaches to solve the problems of today and into the future."

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