BLOG | National Engineers Week 2024 – Mathew Cooper Interview

National Engineers Week 2024 (18 – 24) rolls on so we caught up with our Graduate Design Engineer Mathew Cooper to get the perspective of graduates who are getting started in the industry:

What made you want to get into engineering?

My interest in Mathematics combined with my love for Architecture is what propelled me to pursue a career in the engineering industry. The fact that Engineering is considered one of the most valuable degrees currently played a big role in my decision-making.

What does a typical working day look like for you?

A typical working day for me usually consists of looking over architectural and structural drawings and dealing with customer emails and calls regarding information or queries addressing our products.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

The most enjoyable aspect of my job would be the team I work with, there’s always a great atmosphere in the office. Also having the ability to create a bespoke design and having to back it up with structural understanding is always a rewarding challenge.

Any advice for aspiring engineers?

My advice to any aspiring engineers would be to take each and every opportunity that comes your way as you might find it of interest for a future career!

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