Q&A with student, Jasmine Kaur, from Monash

Civil engineering student, Jasmine Kaur, has learned a lot during her time as a Monash Professional Year student with us. Here, she shares her highlights and defines the water sector area she would like to spend more time in.

WHAT ARE YOU STUDYING AT MONASH?

I’m doing my Professional Year at Monash, focusing on civil engineering.

WHAT MADE YOU PUT UP YOUR HAND FOR A WORK PLACEMENT WITH IWN?

IWN provided opportunities where I could use my passion for civil engineering and leverage my critical thinking and problem-solving skills by contributing to a real-world industry environment.

WHAT WERE YOUR HIGHLIGHTS HERE?

During my placement, different kinds of engineering duties were assigned to me. I had guidance and mentors, but I did have to make decisions on my own. Through these experiences, I developed a sense of leadership, confidence and responsibility. These traits are invaluable when it comes to a career and IWN is the perfect place to learn and develop them.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN THE WATER SECTOR?

I am interested in stormwater. As part of my master’s degree, I worked on an individual project over two years to identify opportunities and barriers to integrated water management in regional Victoria.

I am currently working on a project to identify and recommend market-available stormwater management technologies for Troups Creek in Narre Warren. I have learned a lot about the water sector during both these projects. I learned it is all about innovating new and improved solutions that help make everyday life a little easier and safer for everyone and I would love to be part of it by working in this field.