Work as an engineer in Australia

rvonline

I migrated here 12 years ago with advised from an Agent to go thru Vetassess instead of EA because it’s easier to get approval. I nominated Project Admin for assessment purposes though I worked as Project Engineer in Phils.

I spoke to EA and ask them about the benefits of being a member and can they help me find a job. EA told me as a member you get discount on training and seminar for CPD and networking with fellow members but we can’t help you find a job.

Since then nawalan na ako ng interest mag pa assess for membership. I’m working as construction engineer for Tier1 company (maybe no.1 or 2 Aus company). Half of my colleagues are also not a member, majority studied here and never renew their membership after being a graduate member. I know someone who’s EA member and PMP works as Sales Engineer / Manager.

They said if you intend to be a charter engineer (i think usually designer), it’s better to be a member for CPD purposes. If you have spare money and it will benefit you, go for it otherwise don’t worry about it.

rvonline

@francorio said:
Hi po newbie here. I'm currently applying for PR and my target location is in melbourne. I'm a civil engr d2 sa pinas. Based sa mga forums and blogs na na nakita ko mukang mahirap talaga mag hanap ng work jan sa au. I'm preparing myself to work for a blue collar job once I landed while looking for engr job. Target ko sana is skilled worker in construction kahit carpenter or even laborer. Tanong ko lang kung mahirap ba pumasok kahit sa ganun industry? Thanks in advance

In the next 7 years, melbourne will be busy in construction. Projects in tenders and planning are heaps.

NEL project is the biggest.

Melbourne Airport link

Highspeed Geelong train

Level crossing removal

Monash Upgrade

Monash subway

Early this year, my manager was saying if you have Engg degree and knows how to speak english we want you for the major projects. They been hiring people from interstate because no available engineer in Vic.

Gft_SG

@kimpoy said:

Good day.

Paano po makakuha ng local experience sa Oz kung ang target job ko is makapasok sa drafting job? Currently working as M&E drafter sa construction sa SG. Dati din ako nagwork as electrical drafter sa eng'g consultancy sa SG & PH. Yung pagiging engineer lang ang di ko napractice dito sa SG.

Magvolunteer sa mga community...counted po ba ito as local experience?

any job po ba will count as local experience if gusto ko pumasok sa line of work ko?

Mayroon po bang drafting trainee? just to have a local experience?

Hi Kimpoy,

Malaki ang demand for pinoy drafting here and after working here for 5 years, I can assure you, we have made a good reputation here as "expert" drafters. So I think the best way to get in the industry is be persistent. Tawagan mo ang recruiter and have a casual talk if they are interested to check your experience. I know it is hard to convince them if you do not have a local experience, but tell them anyway. My first job, i told the recruiter you can try me for a week and if you are not happy, just dismiss me by Friday. since then tuloy tuloy na.

kimpoy

@Gft_SG Salamat sa reply

rvonline

Kimpoy, you will be fine here. Yun overseas experience mo will be considered here. Bihira yun ME drafter dito. Just ensure you highlight your skills, experience at work achievement. No more than 2 pages.

kenroy

Hello po, I am a Civil Engineer specialized in Roads and Highway Design. Ask ko lang po sana what are the chances of finding a job, considering that I have already a background in Australian standards since I already worked in an Australian Design Consultancy Firm here in PH. Unfortunately, nagka lay-off and di ko nacontinue so I only had 6 months fruitful worth of experience. Any engineers here with the same line as I do? Thanks and God Bless!

PitMb

@kenroy said:
Hello po, I am a Civil Engineer specialized in Roads and Highway Design. Ask ko lang po sana what are the chances of finding a job, considering that I have already a background in Australian standards since I already worked in an Australian Design Consultancy Firm here in PH. Unfortunately, nagka lay-off and di ko nacontinue so I only had 6 months fruitful worth of experience. Any engineers here with the same line as I do? Thanks and God Bless!

If you are already here in Oz, in Sydney specifically or any part of NSW, google the Tier 1, 2 and 3 companies that are involved in Major Infra projects, of the Tier 1 Comp. CPB and John Holland have the most projects in terms of budget, involves bridge, roadworks and tunnels, start from there.

PitMb

@rvonline said:

@francorio said:
Hi po newbie here. I'm currently applying for PR and my target location is in melbourne. I'm a civil engr d2 sa pinas. Based sa mga forums and blogs na na nakita ko mukang mahirap talaga mag hanap ng work jan sa au. I'm preparing myself to work for a blue collar job once I landed while looking for engr job. Target ko sana is skilled worker in construction kahit carpenter or even laborer. Tanong ko lang kung mahirap ba pumasok kahit sa ganun industry? Thanks in advance
In the next 7 years, melbourne will be busy in construction. Projects in tenders and planning are heaps.
NEL project is the biggest.
Melbourne Airport link
Highspeed Geelong train
Level crossing removal
Monash Upgrade
Monash subway
Early this year, my manager was saying if you have Engg degree and knows how to speak english we want you for the major projects. They been hiring people from interstate because no available engineer in Vic.

And so is Sydney, infra projects here are everywhere, Airport, Metro, Light Rails, Tunnels, Interchange, were looking at a 30 year development, if you can be here before the Metro West starts maybe we can recommend you for a Junior role, you'll start from scratch as the work culture is different but you're Pinoy i'm pretty sure you'll get there

PitMb

@rvonline said:
I migrated here 12 years ago with advised from an Agent to go thru Vetassess instead of EA because it’s easier to get approval. I nominated Project Admin for assessment purposes though I worked as Project Engineer in Phils.

I spoke to EA and ask them about the benefits of being a member and can they help me find a job. EA told me as a member you get discount on training and seminar for CPD and networking with fellow members but we can’t help you find a job.
Since then nawalan na ako ng interest mag pa assess for membership. I’m working as construction engineer for Tier1 company (maybe no.1 or 2 Aus company). Half of my colleagues are also not a member, majority studied here and never renew their membership after being a graduate member. I know someone who’s EA member and PMP works as Sales Engineer / Manager.
They said if you intend to be a charter engineer (i think usually designer), it’s better to be a member for CPD purposes. If you have spare money and it will benefit you, go for it otherwise don’t worry about it.

Are you with CPB?

Jana

Hello po, newbie here but silent reader, been here for 2 months now in Sydney and still have no luck pa din. Looking for construction estimator role, baka po may mag openings sa company nyo. Thank you po.

ali0522

@PitMb hi po, can you recommend me for junior roles sir? My experience is structural analysis in bridges and residential/commercial building. I am a structural engineer in ph for over 5 years, I have also structural drafting experience. I have visa 190.

moskio

Hello po sa inyong lahat sana may mka advice po sa inyo sa kung anong dapat gawin nmin ..currently we are going to lodge our visa 190 at ako po main applicant. Ang asawa ko po ay QC Civil engineer dito sa Dubai. Need paba nya mgpa assess sa EA pra makahanap cya ng work dyan if ever ma grant kmi..required po ba ng employer yung assessment ng EA..or no need na po nyang mgpa assess..

Captain_A

@moskio said:
Hello po sa inyong lahat sana may mka advice po sa inyo sa kung anong dapat gawin nmin ..currently we are going to lodge our visa 190 at ako po main applicant. Ang asawa ko po ay QC Civil engineer dito sa Dubai. Need paba nya mgpa assess sa EA pra makahanap cya ng work dyan if ever ma grant kmi..required po ba ng employer yung assessment ng EA..or no need na po nyang mgpa assess..

*not required, it can be helpful, employers refer to applicant's work experience. EA assess is for migration lang

moskio

Maraming salamat po sir @Captain_A

rigilabogado

Good day sainyo. Mechanical engineer po ako sa isang metal manufacturing dito sa pinas, more on application ng mechanical systems, design & drafting ang experience ko ( shredder machine, boat winch, conveyors, etc.) pero 1 year pa lang po experience ko dito sa pinas, magiging dependent po ako ng de facto partner ko na magaaral sa sydney, may tumatanggap po ba sakanila kahit 1 yr experience lang na part time mechanical engr since certificate course lng kukunin ng partner ko? or kunh di po pede baka po mayroon kahit medyo related sa mechanical engineering na work kahit di specifically mechanical engr ang title.

Captain_A

@rigilabogado said:
Good day sainyo. Mechanical engineer po ako sa isang metal manufacturing dito sa pinas, more on application ng mechanical systems, design & drafting ang experience ko ( shredder machine, boat winch, conveyors, etc.) pero 1 year pa lang po experience ko dito sa pinas, magiging dependent po ako ng de facto partner ko na magaaral sa sydney, may tumatanggap po ba sakanila kahit 1 yr experience lang na part time mechanical engr since certificate course lng kukunin ng partner ko? or kunh di po pede baka po mayroon kahit medyo related sa mechanical engineering na work kahit di specifically mechanical engr ang title.

yes meron nmn basta masigasig ka mag hanap

Jacraye

@chikka_gurl143 said:
Hi everyone!

I am an engineer from the Philippines. I am migrating to Aus as a partner of an Aussie. Do I need to become a member of Engineers Australia before I can apply for a job here in Aus?
I will appreciate it if someone is able to shed light on this.
Daghang Salamat!
Joycenel

Hi @chikka_gurl143. for your question, it's a NO. you don't need to be a member of EA to get a job in au. However, it will always be an advantage.

Captain_A

@chikka_gurl143 said:

Hi everyone!

I am an engineer from the Philippines. I am migrating to Aus as a partner of an Aussie. Do I need to become a member of Engineers Australia before I can apply for a job here in Aus?

I will appreciate it if someone is able to shed light on this.

Daghang Salamat!

Joycenel

in my experience, no employer has mentioned about EA membership, they look more on how close your work experience to the position they need.

erwayne

Hi Everyone!

I ran into this forum looking jobs in Australia, medyo matagal tagal na pala tong TOPIC na to, but I think it's still relevant, especially right now, we are all in crisis and trying to make ends meet. Hope you guys are doing fine in this strange times.

My contract just ended in Singapore right before the lockdown and lucky in a way I was able to get home before all of that. I was a DRAFTING SPECIALIST for 2 years back there and I have an 8 year experience as a SHIP DESIGN STAFF in a Shipbuilding Company in the Philippines. I am planning to work in Australia (not right now) and I am wondering how I will be able to do that since I am still in the Philippines.

My plans are

                     1) Get help from an Agency and get an assesment under Skills Migration
 
                   OR

                     2) Study in Australia and look for a job related or a better job , a good employer that will sponsor my work visa while still studying. (If I could not get a job, then I'll just use my Certificate to apply again in Singapore so I can get a better job with a better salary)

My Questions are, are my job experiences enough and does job title really matter in Australia? I am a graduate of Computer Science btw but ended up in a Shipbuilding Company (hehehe) Do I need an Engineer Job Title to be on the list?or as long as I have the right skills on my resume? I've read on this forum that Draftsman are in demand? My job are almost the same as an engineer though. But I am also willing to shift into another Career if that what it takes.

Hope you can give some advices and Tips on what should my DISKARTE would be.

Thank you so much and I would appreciate all your replies!God bless you all!

erwayne

Hi Everyone!

My plans are

1) Get help from an Agency and get an assesment under Skills Migratio

2) Study in Australia and look for a job related or a better job , a good employer that will sponsor my work visa while still studying. (If I could not get a job, then I'll just use my Certificate to apply again in Singapore so I can get a better job with a better salary)

Hope you can give some advices and Tips on what should my DISKARTE would be.

Thank you so much and I would appreciate all your replies!God bless you all!

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