Transcript Engineering: Focus on Real Jobs

Engineering: Focus on Real Jobs
Associate Professor John V. Smith
Deputy Head, Learning and Teaching
School of Civil, Environment and Chemical Engineering
Engineering at RMIT
Engineering at RMIT is for
students who are serious about
finding an engineering speciality
and getting stuck into it right from
the start
It provides flexibility for those who
change their mind after they start
Engineering at RMIT
Double degrees are available
with management, computer
science, environment, design and
more
All degrees require 12 weeks
industry placement before you
graduate
Project-based learning: RMIT
gets you into teams and into the
lab right from first year
[Video: Spaghetti Bridges https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki0
eHI9zb1o]
What type of student is engineering for?
Students with a passion for
science, maths, design and
problem solving
Trends in graduate employment
Breakdown of bachelor degree graduates available in full-time
employment within four months of graduation, by field of engineering, 2014
Aeronautical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronic/Computer Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Other Engineering
58.2%
61.6%
74.9%
78.0%
74.9%
71.0%
70.5%
Source: www.graduatecareers.com.au (Gradstats 2014)
Trends in graduate employment
Median starting salaries for engineering bachelor degree graduates in
first full-time employment and aged less than 25, 2014 is $61,800
($58k – 65k)
Eg. Civil Engineering graduates
Starting salary $62,000
Percentage in full-time employment 74.9%
Most common destinations of employed graduates
Engineers, Civil 63%
Engineers, Other 9%
Managers, Construction 4%
Sources: GCA Gradstats; Graduate Careers Australia, special data order. All data refer to Australian bachelor degree
graduates. Percentage in full‐time employment refers to the proportion of those available for full‐time work,
who are working four months after graduation.
Real jobs
Civil Engineering :
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Strong industry growth in past five years
Opportunities available in most regions
Average weekly hours: 42.1
Earnings are high - in the top 10%
Civil engineering professionals are mainly employed in professional and
technical services, construction and public administration and safety.
Source: www.joboutlook.gov.au
Data on Job Outlook are updated on a yearly basis and are compiled from national statistics which
may not reflect either regional variations or more recent changes in employment conditions
Real jobs
Electrical Engineering:
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Employment rose in past five years
Strong growth expected for next 3 years
Opportunities limited in some regions
Average weekly hours: 41.1
Earnings are high - in the top 20%
Electronics engineers are mainly employed in manufacturing, professional
and technical services.
Source: www.joboutlook.gov.au
Data on Job Outlook are updated on a yearly basis and are compiled from national statistics which
may not reflect either regional variations or more recent changes in employment conditions
Real jobs
Mechanical Engineering:
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Employment rose strongly over last ten years
Employment to November 2018 expected to remain steady
Opportunities available in many (but not all) regions
Average weekly hours: 41.2
Earnings are high - in top 20%
Mechanical engineers are mainly employed in manufacturing, professional
and technical services, and mining.
Source: www.joboutlook.gov.au/
Data on Job Outlook are updated on a yearly basis and are compiled from national statistics which
may not reflect either regional variations or more recent changes in employment conditions
Real jobs
Engineering Management:
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Employment rose strongly in past five years
Employment to November 2018 is expected to grow strongly
Opportunities may be limited in some regions
Average weekly hours: 43.6
Earnings are high - in top 10%
Above average employment
Engineering managers are mainly employed in professional and technical
services, manufacturing and construction.
Source: www.joboutlook.gov.au/
Data on Job Outlook are updated on a yearly basis and are compiled from national statistics which
may not reflect either regional variations or more recent changes in employment conditions
Pathways to a bachelor
Associate Degree in Engineering Technology
This associate degree has 7 majors:
- Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics
- Aerospace Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer and Network Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Sustainable Engineering
Students with grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher will be eligible for
guaranteed entry into an Engineering program relevant to their major
[Video: Sophie-Grace Thomson – Associate Degree in Engineering Technology
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qOOKTgOZjY]
Industry connections
At RMIT students make important industry contacts and get hands on
experience through:
• Projects undertaken in external workplaces in research laboratories
• Final year projects designed and assessed by industry and based on
industry-related problems
• Interaction with visiting industry presenters
• Practical courses on professional life
Going global
Community-building projects for Engineers Without Borders, study tours
and industry placement with top overseas companies provide hands-on
experience in a global setting
RIIERP
RMIT’s International Industry Experience and
Research Program (RIIERP) partners with
organisations across Europe, Asia and the United
States to provide work placement opportunities for
six months to a year
Students can work with Rolls Royce in the USA,
Airbus in Germany or ARUP in Hong Kong
Anish Singh - Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering
Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart (Germany)