Archana Sathivelu is a Systems Engineer Hydrix in Melbourne
Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineer for the Government Architect’s Office, NSW Public Works.
“I design and supervise the construction of building-mounted solar power systems for public buildings”
Wind Analyst/Engineer for Pacific Hydro
“I determine the wind resource of a site, design the wind farm layout and predict the energy output, which is used to determine whether the site is suitable for development”
Closure/Environmental graduate for Rio Tinto
“In an environmental role you speak to so many different types of people and you need to make it clear to these people ‘why’ the environment matters to them”
Senior Research Worker, Biochemical Profiling of Microalgae for James Cook Uni and MBD Energy Ltd
“My colleagues and I work to establish the biochemical profiles of various microalgae strains in order to evaluate their suitability for products, such as biofuels”
Research Fellow for the College of Engineering and Computer Science, Australian National University
“I most enjoy discovering something new and getting new ideas about designs for solar cells, as well as working with other people who love this type of work too”
Civil and Environmental Engineer for Rio Tinto
“I manage small site projects, which can range from road rehabilitation and resealing to designing weed wash down stations for the mine”
Geoscientific Systems & Data Specialist for Rio Tinto
“I am responsible for providing and administering data management solutions”
Senior Electrical Engineer for Entura, Hydro Tasmania
“I am involved in the development of innovative solutions to problems encountered in the electrical power industry, in a renewable energy environment”
Automotive Engineer for Applidyne
“The aim of the project is to design a solar powered heat engine that is able to produce electricity, hot water and home heating cheaper than equivalent solar PV and hot water systems”
Geophysicist for geothermal division of Mighty River Power
“involves using physics-based methods to explore, develop and manage geothermal fields”
Community Officer for Communications Team, Hydro Tasmania
“my role is to help the local community engage with the project – to understand what we are doing and why”
Generation Technician (Electrical) Level 8 for Hydro Tasmania
“I am employed to operate, maintain and improve Hydro Power-Generating plants”
Company founder for Cyclopic Energy
“I co-founded a company that focuses on wind resource assessment, specifically for optimising the energy yield from small wind turbines”
Senior Engineer, Renewable Energy. AECOM
“I’m focused on wind, solar and energy storage project development, which involves project management and energy generation modelling”
Project Manager, Research and Policy for CAT Projects
“I design, develop and manage household energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in remote Indigenous communities”
Policy Manager for the Clean Energy Council
“I work with the renewable energy industry. Sometimes I plan events and conferences, sometimes I write reports or lead projects that help us to improve as a sector”
Senior Engineer, De-Icing for LM Wind Power
“I am concerned about climate change, and with my background in composite materials and aerodynamics I felt that wind energy was a way I could contribute to practical solutions.”