Building Skills and Bridges: Stephanie Elovaris’ JacobsGo! Experience

What were you most excited about? 

I was excited to work with new people from across the company and contribute to a project in the U.K. I wanted to see how transportation projects are delivered in another country and compare them to what we do in Australia. Working with different design standards and software early in my career has helped me to broaden my design skills. Outside of work, I was eager to travel around the U.K. and Europe and take advantage of being on the other side of the globe. 

What kind of work did you do in your JacobsGo! role? 

I worked on the design of a light rail project, including both 2D and 3D design optioneering. The project was in the concept design phase, which is different from my experience in Australia. I had the chance to learn a new software, Civil3D, to undertake modelling that assists with option development. I also helped prepare documentation and presentations of these designs for the project, which included light rail, highways, and cycleways. Getting familiar with local standards is an important part of producing accurate designs.

What was the best part of your JacobsGo! experience so far? 

During my time in the Leeds office, I enjoyed learning new modeling software that broadened my technical skills. I also visiting different offices in Manchester and London, which gave me a wider perspective on our work. 

Outside of work, I made the most of traveling whenever I could. I explored many new cities in the U.K. and visited Paris, Barcelona, Prague and Geneva.