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Georgia Stel

from working as a concession stand attendant at a fun park to Senior Consultant, Energy Advisory
I solve technical and commercial challenges across the energy transition
Industry
Construction and infrastructure
Company
Aurecon
Job Level
Mid

Ask me about

  • How I ended up in a career in energy and engineering
  • What my job actually looks like day-to-day
  • Working in renewable energy and the energy transition
  • Choosing a career when you don't know what you want to do yet

About me

  • International Experience
  • Regional Background

Growing up in a small town in British Columbia, Canada, I loved maths and science but had never really considered engineering as a career. In Grade 12, my physics teacher connected me with his daughter, a mechanical engineering student who generously answered my many questions about university and engineering. That conversation led me to study Chemical Engineering at the University of British Columbia.

An internship in lithium-ion battery research and development later sparked my passion for energy and helped shape the direction of my career. After graduating, I took a leap and moved to Brisbane, Australia. I continued working in battery R&D before eventually transitioning into consulting at Aurecon, where I now get to apply my technical background to the energy transition.

About my role

  • Calm
  • Optimistic
  • Reliable
  • Resourceful
  • Understanding

I am a Senior Consultant in Aurecon’s Infrastructure & Energy Advisory team, supporting clients through the energy transition. My role spans technical and commercial advisory across renewable energy, battery storage and decarbonisation projects, including due diligence, technology assessment and project development. I work with multidisciplinary teams to translate complex technical and commercial considerations into practical insights that support investment and strategic decision-making.

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Subjects

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • English
  • Languages
  • Mathematical Methods (Maths B)
  • Music
  • Performing Arts
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
  • Science
  • Specialist Mathematics (Maths C)

Hobbies

  • Dancing
  • Hiking
  • Reading
  • Swimming
  • Travel

15 year old me!!

“There’s no single right path. Follow your curiosity and remember that every decision simply leads you to what comes next.”

My career journey

Curious to know how I got here? Here’s a snapshot of my career pathway.
  1. Decided to study engineering
  2. Landed my first intership
  3. Moved across the world to Australia
  4. Discovered my passion for energy
  5. Found my fit in consulting

My typical day

My employer

Aurecon is an Asia Pacific engineering consultancy, delivering the infrastructure and assets communities depend on across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. An Australian company that calls Asia Pacific home, Aurecon delivers better outcomes across energy, water, environment, digital infrastructure, resources, transport, social infrastructure and defence through a single connected team. We are proud to champion female graduates and leaders who are making an impact in the engineering industry. In 2026, for the fifth consecutive year, Aurecon was named the Most Popular Engineering Employer in the AFR and SEEK Top 100 Graduate Employers. We were also named one of the AFR’s Best Places to Work in Australia and New Zealand for 2026, recognising our commitment to flexibility, autonomy and a culture where great people thrive together. Guided by The Aurecon Way, we bring ideas to life and make life better for people and the planet.