Meet Brittany Duggan | Inspiring Women in Engineering

1. Tell us what you do at Transport

I am currently in the Entry Level Talent Program placed as a Graduate Environment Officer in the Western Region. This position involves completing environmental impact assessment and environmental management from project inception to construction and maintenance. As a Graduate Environment Officer I have been involved with environmental impact assessment and management in areas such as Moree, Broken Hill and Lithgow to name a few.

2. What's your proudest moment?

I have thoroughly enjoyed being provided with the opportunity to meet and network with other inspiring women in STEM. I have worked closely with my colleague Acting Environment Officer, Sue Engeler, on a few environmental impact assessments such as a minor works review of environmental factors. Having the opportunity to engage with various stakeholders and see infrastructure actually being constructed as a result of that has been a really rewarding experience.

3. What advice do you have for other women thinking about a career in Engineering?

Don’t ever feel discouraged by others comments about what you can and cannot achieve as a woman. Don’t be afraid to ask questions because everyone you meet started somewhere. And don’t be afraid to have fun and enjoy what you do.

4. How can we transform the future of women in engineering?

There are still so many archaic ideologies in our society as to what a man and a woman have to do in their lives to be considered to be successful. We, as women in STEM, need to continue to advocate for the education and support of young girls who may not think they have the option for a career in STEM due to the voices they’ve heard throughout their life dictating the path they should take.

We should continue to support the core values of championing for change and not allowing the continuation of gender bias within the work place, particular within streams such as engineering.

5. Tell us something that people may not know about you?

I really enjoy hiking and being outdoors – but not when it’s super cold and wet. When it’s cold and wet I’d rather be curled up on the couch watching a classic Romantic Comedy with my Siberian Husky – Oliver.