Another week, another episode. Welcome to The Engineer a Career Podcast Sarah Graham.

Sarah joins Josh to share how a high school work placement opened the door to electrical engineering and ultimately led her into offshore wind.

From discovering the real world application of maths and physics at school, to studying at the University of Edinburgh and completing a PhD in power systems and marine energy, Sarah explains how her interest in renewables evolved long before offshore wind became mainstream.

We also explore her move into industry, including the moment she doubted whether she was ready for a major offshore wind role, how she handled imposter syndrome, and why being able to translate technical detail into cost, risk and programme is a defining skill for engineers today. Along the way, she reflects on mentorship, construction delivery, and the scale of opportunity now emerging across renewables.

If you’re a student or early career engineer, this episode offers practical insight, honest reflection, and a clear message: stay curious, back yourself, and take the opportunity.

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Graeme Jackson joins Josh on the podcast to share his route into engineering, and how it took him from a Strathclyde lecture theatre to offshore rigs in the North Sea, and eventually to leading data and AI in the energy sector in New Zealand.

From almost choosing architecture, to a physics teacher spotting his potential, Graham explains how maths, physics and creative subjects became the foundation for his engineering mindset. We dive into his time at the University of Strathclyde, why being open to opportunities mattered just as much as internships, and how a spontaneous decision to study in Hong Kong shaped his direction.

We also unpack his graduate programme with Maersk, including international rotations across Aberdeen, Denmark and Qatar, and why traditional hands on engineering experience still matters when you move into digital, analytics and artificial intelligence. Graham shares how he later returned to university to study analytics and machine learning at UCL, how engineering principles translate into the tech world, and what advice he would give students who are trying to understand where AI fits into their future.

If you’re a student, or early career engineer, this episode is packed with honest reflection, practical insight, and a clear message: the world’s biggest problems are engineering problems.

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Erin joins The Engineer a Career Podcast to share her route into engineering and the real story behind it.

From being inspired by her dad’s offshore work and travel, to discovering engineering through school subjects like maths and physics, Erin explains how a single opportunity changed everything: a University of Strathclyde summer school for girls that helped her commit to the path early.

We also dive into her journey through Glasgow Caledonian University, how she navigated clearing, why she loved control systems, and how internships and part time industry experience shaped her confidence before joining BAE Systems. Along the way, she shares a brilliant comparison of small company learning versus big company structure, plus the value of getting involved with engineering communities like IMechE.

If you’re a student, or early career engineer, this episode is packed with practical insight and honest reflection.

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