Meet Olga Krikelis | Inspiring Women in Engineering

1. Tell us what you do at Transport

I am working in projects, for Sydney Metro, as part of the City and South West Project. I am within the tunnel and Station Excavation Team, as a Senior Manager, Construction. This package has been an instrumental part to working towards delivering exceptional and beneficial changes to Sydney transport infrastructure and the community.

2. What's your proudest moment?

The time for recognition made to the volunteering work that I contributed at the Childrens Medical Research Institute, and the great work they do for research in genetic diseases. Had the opportunity to meet the Queen of Sweden, on her visit in Australia.

And of course, completing and graduating with my MBA, having worked fulltime as well as classes at nights. A challenge, but a proud moment on getting there.

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

There are many programs such as STEM that can introduce you to engineering, if it is at the early stage of their career path, or, if it is something you would like to explore at a later stage in your career, Universities have ongoing webinars to introducing various career choices that engineering can expose you to. Whatever stage you are in you are in your career, reach out and always explore options.

Engineering has many options, facets and avenues, from design, to environmental focus, to onsite construction. Engineering is very rewarding, and it makes you proud that you can contribute to helping make evolving changes to infrastructure which has positive impacts and even life-changing to individuals.

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

Accessibility, education, and opportunity are all pivotal to increasing women in Engineering. Providing more platforms where women can excel, and develop as Engineering Leaders is the right direction.

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

I am keen in motorcycle riding, and enjoy all thing fast (the thought of training as a professional race car driver is appealing to me). I am a very profound gardener, and have created a little oasis, in the backyard! (French style influence of course).