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Inspiring the next generation of engineers – connecting passion with global challenges

It’s no secret that the way younger people see careers has changed. There’s so much written about how they want purpose over paychecks and to work where they can make a difference. As with many other industries, there is a skills shortage across numerous engineering disciplines in Australia. This shortage is reducing our ability as a nation to develop clever solutions to key issues in all aspects of our lives. 

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A wave we don’t want to miss: taking advantage of ocean energy

We were over the moon recently to see and read the news that the Wave Swell Energy (WSE) project on Tasmania’s King Island has been, pardon the pun, making waves. Bobbing just off the shore near the town of Grassy, the 200kW wave-powered turbine generator has completed a world-first – generating renewable energy from waves and dispatching to the electricity grid to power homes.

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A matter of national importance: blast furnace reline a shot in the arm for local industry

Ten years is a long time in business. In August 2011, BlueScope announced a restructure of its Australian steelmaking operations, including the shutdown of its No-6 blast furnace and the loss of 1,000 jobs. The next few years would bring more pain and persistent whispers that No-5 blast furnace was also destined for history.

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Engineering a renewable – and reliable – energy future

Despite a wealth of natural resources, particularly fossil fuels, come Winter 2022, Australia is amid an energy crisis. Electricity generation prices are at a staggering $300 per megawatt hour – triple the price at the start of the year.

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Herculean effort: Designing and building an Australian-made future

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Smart design, smart buildings: future-proofing for the cities of tomorrow

Imagine this; you live in a high-density area in one of the many high-rise apartment buildings springing up in urban centres. From the outside, the building doesn’t appear to be much different from those surrounding it. As you get ready for work and over breakfast, open an app on your phone for the building’s car park. Next, you select a time you want to leave and submit your booking. Then, all you do is ride the elevator down to arrive at the car collection spot near the garage exit at your designated time.

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Supporting the grassroots: engineering a community spirit

Frank Soto is a familiar name for anyone who’s part of the Illawarra’s cycling fraternity. The owner and founder of SOTO Consulting Engineers, Mr Soto’s enthusiasm for cycling blossomed into financial support in 2005 when the company started sponsoring the Illawarra Cycle Club. The SOTO name soon became synonymous with the ICC’s distinct orange and black uniforms. 

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Weighted pipe dream: SOTO helps green energy dream emerge to see the light of day

The renewable energy scene is dominated by projects involving wind and solar, with more than $17 billion invested into projects under construction or due to start, as of late 2021, according to Clean Energy Council figures. Other technologies barely rate a mention. 

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Mid to Senior Level Design Draftsperson

SOTO is seeking a Mid to Senior level Design Drafter to join our team on a permanent basis.

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SOTO ensures Tahmoor critical assets are safe and reliable

Tahmoor Coal, owned by international energy, infrastructure, and natural resources business SIMEC Group, is an underground coal mining operation in the Southern Highlands region of New South Wales, approximately 75 kilometres southwest of Sydney.

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