For Salonie Saxena, a six-month professional placement at Coleman Rail led to a full-time position. She is now a Site Engineer managing light rail projects in Melbourne, a role she describes as “very hands-on”. She says her degree helped her transition smoothly into the workforce.
From an excelling Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) student to a full-time position as a Site Engineer.
Salonie excelled in her studies, receiving an Engineers Without Borders scholarship in 2015. In 2016 she spent over 300 hours volunteering at Swinburne, alongside part-time work and full-time study. She was also a Swinburne Ambassador and tutored a first-year subject for two semesters. Salonie says these experiences helped her become the confident person she is today.
