Trang Pham

from Retail Assistant to Civil Engineer

I make sure that the cities around us can be accessed by everyone in the community!

Industry

Construction and infrastructure, Transport, Logistics and Warehousing

Company

Aurecon

Job Level

Mid

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Failing and having to repeat uni courses
Studying a dual degree of engineering and marketing
Finding my passion for urban redevelopment

About me

International Experience

Even though most of my senior school subjects were in the STEM field, engineering wasn’t on my radar until I saw a documentary about the extension of a subway line in America. I honestly don’t remember the details of the documentary but what stuck with me was how engineering could change the lives of a community – opening possibilities just by moving people from point A to point B!

I would like to think that I did well at university, however I graduated several years after some of my peers due to needing to repeat some classes. Even though I pursued a dual degree of civil engineering and marketing, I graduated with no graduate role and spent six months in retail management before using the skills from my studies in the corporate world of IT and engineering.

Now, I’m a civil engineer who is helping our clients develop communities and public spaces across Australia.

About my role

As a civil engineer within the Built Environment, we’re driven by a passion for urban development and regeneration. We recognise that engineering is at every touchpoint of our lives and so when we practise engineering excellence that has humanity at its heart, we’re creating a positive legacy that will make a difference in the lives of current and future generations.

By exploring how different groups of people move and use spaces to define the needs and interests of the people using it, we are changing the environment so that different groups of people can co-exist. It’s about opening up the space so individuals in the community can feel valued and purposeful with a sense of belonging.

We create these spaces by working collaboratively with architects, urban designers, landscape architects and building engineers.

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High School Certificate
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
Bachelor of Business Management (Marketing)

Subjects

Chemistry
Engineering/Engineering Skills
Mathematical Methods (Maths B)
Physics
Specialist Mathematics (Maths C)

Awards

Engineers Australia – Recognised as one of ten emerging women in engineering
Consult Australia Awards for Excellence – 2019 Future Leader Nomination

Hobbies

Cooking
Rock climbing
Travel

Pets

1 Chickens

15 year old me!!

“Don’t ever think that just because you do things differently, you’re wrong. (Gail Tsukiyama)”

My career journey

Curious to know how I got here? Here’s a snapshot of my career pathway.

Failed one university subject three times
Graduated with no ‘Graduate’ Role
Worked in Retail and IT before working in Engineering
Shifted from Transport Infrastructure Market to Built Environment Market.
Moved Overseas

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.