All Things Engineering by EIT
All Things Engineering by EIT is a podcast from the Engineering Institute of Technology. It explores industry insights, emerging trends, and practical knowledge across various engineering disciplines. Each episode features conversations and expert perspectives relevant to engineers and technical professionals. The show aims to keep listeners informed about developments shaping the engineering field.
Episodes
AI in Electrical Engineering: Threat or Technical Advantage?
In this episode, EIT Lecturers, Dr. Amirhassan Zareanborji and Dr. Ali Marzoughi, explore whether artificial intelligence is a threat or a technical advantage in electrical engineering. They discuss how AI is transforming smart grids, renewable energy forecasting, predictive maintenance, automation, and control systems, while examining concerns around cybersecurity, data privacy, safety, and accou
I Don't Know What I Want to Study - How Students Narrow It Down (Without Guessing)
Join EIT Student Ambassadors Joe Nino Eliab Orapa, a civil engineer and construction professional, and Gagoitsiwe Alex Galebonwe, a graduate of EIT’s 52886WA Advanced Diploma of Industrial Automation Engineering, as they explore what engineers do and the diverse career pathways engineering can offer.Through their professional and academic experiences, Joe and Alex reveal how engineering builds tra
Do Degrees Still Matter And What Do They Actually Prove?
In this thought-provoking episode, hosted by Dr. Steve Mackay, Principal of the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT), is joined by an expert panel to explore one of the engineering profession's most debated questions: Do degrees matter, and what do they actually prove?Joining the discussion are Jillian Formentin, Head of Engineering at Wood and EIT Board Member; Brent Burgess, Digital Enginee
Securing Africa’s Water, Future Challenges and Solutions
Various countries across the African continent share 63 transboundary rivers and lake basins, a situation that often generates tension between political interests and technical realities. Ensuring a sustainable future for Africa’s water resources therefore requires coordinated strategies that reconcile these competing dimensions.In this podcast episode, two experts on water resources offered valua
Driving Digital Transformation in Transport & Infrastructure
Real-time data collection is crucial in the monitoring and preventive maintenance of transport and infrastructure. Traditional inspections have many limitations compared to digital models.In this podcast episode, Alex Payne-Billard, a consultant at Atkins Realists, and Amir Sidiq, an academic and structural and geotechnical expert, discuss about the importance of digital transformation in the tran
How Engineering Thinking Changes the Way You See the World
Engineering is more than technical knowledge, it’s a mindset that shapes how you think, solve problems, and navigate the world. In this episode, EIT Graduate and 2026 Student Ambassador, Rebekah Naidoo, shares how engineering has influenced her approach to challenges, resilience, and real-world decision-making. She explores the role of failure, responsibility, and ethics, while also reflecting on
Bigger Picture of Your Engineering Degree and Career
Learn more about our courses here: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0QhTR0In this episode, EIT Senior Lecturers, Dr. Milind Siddhpura and Dr. Arti Siddhpura take a step back to explore the bigger picture of building a successful engineering degree and career. They go beyond academics to discuss the skills, mindset, and industry awareness needed to stand out, sharing practical tips, real-world insights, and gu
Managing Automation Projects Without Losing Your Mind Diana & Hadi
In this episode, EIT Lecturer and Consultant Dr. Hadi Harb and EIT Graduate Diana Swartz break down what it really takes to manage automation projects successfully.They explore the key differences between automation and traditional projects, walk through the full project lifecycle, and highlight common mistakes that lead to delays and cost overruns. From managing technical complexity and stakehold
Water Security: The Overlooked Dimension of National Security
In this episode, EIT CEO, Dr Steve Mackay, On-campus Lecturer, Dr. Ana Evangelista, and EIT Lecturer and Head of Strategy Nexus Resilience, Dr. Anthony Turton explore the often-overlooked role of water in national security.Drawing on insights from both Australia and South Africa, the discussion unpacks how water security underpins economic stability, energy production, food systems, and social coh
Engineering at Scale Asset Integrity and Complex Challenges in Global Megaprojects
In this episode, EIT On-Campus Lecturer and Course Coordinator Dr. Arti Siddhpura along with Engineers Australia WA President, Allison Selman, explore the critical field of asset integrity, a discipline essential to ensuring the safety, reliability, and long-term performance of some of the world’s largest and most complex engineering projects. From energy infrastructure to large-scale industrial f
Building From the Ground up
In this episode, On-Campus Lecturer EIT Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural) and Course Coordinator Dr. Ana Evangelista joins environmental engineering expert Dr. Karoline Figueiredo and Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural) EIT student Rahul Deo for a thorough discussion of the engineering foundations behind modern subdivision development. Together, they unpack what really happens long b
Engineering a Career in the Land Down Under
In this episode, EIT's Civil and Structural Course Coordinator and On-campus Senior Lecturer, Dr. Ana Evangelista speaks with Brazilian-born engineer and EIT Master of Engineering (Electrical Systems) graduate, Adriana Conceicao, about her journey from international study to working on major projects with Rio Tinto in Australia. They explore the challenges of relocating, starting a career as a
The Engineering Skills That Are Getting People Hired Right Now - June 2025
What skills are employers really looking for in engineers today? In this episode, EIT’s Dean Dr. Steve Mackay and Analytics & Strategy Manager Carolina Asenjo unpack the latest Engineering Skills & Job Insights Report, highlighting the top technical and soft skills driving demand across Australia, the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa. From the most sought-after engineering dis
Industry 4.0 and Redefining the Engineering Landscape: December 2025
In this episode, David Gajdus, EIT Recruitment Manager speaks with Dr. Abdulrahman Shaalan, ECT Industrial Automation Engineering Programme Leader, about how Industry 4.0 is reshaping engineering careers. They explore the growing global demand for automation professionals, why fewer engineers are entering the field, and how perceptions of modern manufacturing are changing.Abdul shares practical ad
Applying AI to the Journey from Skills listed in Job Adverts to Useful Engineering Professional Credentials: November 2025
In this episode, EIT’s Dean Dr. Steve Mackay and Analytics & Strategy Manager Carolina Asenjo break down how they used AI, data analytics, and over 300,000 engineering job ads to uncover real market signals. They explore how AI can be used practically, not as hype, but as a powerful tool for analyzing global job trends, identifying in-demand engineering skills, and shaping industry-aligned eng
Cracking the Code How to Land Your Next Engineering Job with AI – October 2025
In this episode, Natalie Deng, EIT’s Digital Learning Manager and Siobhan Owen, EIT’s Human Resources Generalist unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way engineers search, apply, and prepare for jobs.They explore how tools like AI resume builders, automated screening systems and interview assistants are changing recruitment, and how engineers can use these technologies ethically and
Careers & Learnings as Engineers
In this episode, Dr. Shasha Wang, EIT Civil Engineering Lecturer, and Carolina Asenjo, EIT’s Analytics & Strategy Manager, reflect on their personal journeys into engineering and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.They explore how engineering careers have evolved, highlighting the importance of lifelong learning, adaptability and the balance between technical and soft skills. They also
What Life Looks Like as an Engineer
In this episode, EIT master’s student and mechanical engineer Benjamin (Benji) Ngosi joins Berry Dikotla, EIT’s Recruitment and Business Development Manager, to share what life looks like beyond the engineering job title.They explore themes of identity, work-life integration and the personal sacrifices engineers often face. Benji reflects on balancing family, fitness and career, the role of suppor
Audio Version: The Engineering Skills That Are Getting People Hired Right Now
What skills are employers really looking for in engineers today? In this episode, EIT’s Dean Dr. Steve Mackay and Analytics & Strategy Manager Carolina Asenjo unpack the latest Engineering Skills & Job Insights Report, highlighting the top technical and soft skills driving demand across Australia, the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa. From the most sought-after engineering dis
The Future Role of Mechanical Engineering in Fire Mitigation
In today’s episode Christabel Phiri, EIT's Mechanical Engineering Lecturer and Berry Dikotla, EIT's Recruitment and Business Development Manager, explore how engineering is transforming fire safety through technology and innovation.They discuss how emerging technologies such as predictive modeling, AI, smart HVAC systems, and autonomous firefighting robots are reshaping fire safety. They a
The Real Value of Diversity in Engineering
Welcome to All Things Engineering by EIT.
A podcast where we cover industry insights, emerging trends, and practical knowledge across engineering disciplines.
In today’s episode, EIT’s Deputy Dean, Indumathi V, and Jillian Formentin,
Head of Engineering – APAC West with Wood, explore the real value of diversity in engineering.
They discuss what diversity truly means today, from gender and ethni
Keeping one step ahead in a world rocked by technology, AI and Trump
Welcome to All Things Engineering by EIT.
A podcast where we cover industry insights, emerging trends, and practical knowledge across engineering disciplines.
In this episode, EIT's Dean, Steve Mackay and EIT's Academic Public Affairs Manager Edwina Ross, discuss the impact of disruption in engineering, focusing on technology, AI, and political shifts.
They explore AI's benefits and challenges, em
The Critical Role of Infrastructure Planning in a Changing Climate
Welcome to All Things Engineering by EIT.A podcast where we cover industry insights, emerging trends, and practical knowledge across engineering disciplines.In this episode, Dr. Ana Evangelista and Dr. Karoline Figueiredo EIT's Civil Engineering Lecturers, explore how civil engineers can strengthen infrastructure against the growing threat of cyclones. They unpack lessons from recent cyclone d
Women in Engineering
Welcome to All Things Engineering by EIT.
A podcast where we cover industry insights, emerging trends, and practical knowledge across engineering disciplines.
In today’s episode, EIT’s Deputy Dean, Indumathi V, and Dr. Arti Siddhpura, Mechanical Engineering Course Coordinator & Senior Lecturer, dive into the experiences of women in engineering.
They share their journeys into the field, discuss
