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Monica Louda

from Graduate Mechanical Engineer to Senior Mechanical Engineer
I study and develop designs for bulk materials handling plant from Order of Magnitude studies through to Construction
Industry
Construction and infrastructure
Company
Aurecon
Job Level
Senior
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  • Meeting amazing people who are so brilliant in their roles
  • Building up and teaching younger professionals in their career

About me

  • International Experience
  • Regional Background

I am a Senior Mechanical Engineer with Aurecon for almost 3 years. I did not think this was where I would end up when I left school and decided to study Mechatronics Engineering. 

The passion for building and creating something to help others has been with me since I was young and has taken me on an amazing journey from studying at Sydney University to working for a year before heading back to Sydney University for a PhD.

After my PhD, I worked at a design and construct company at all the various stages of design and construct projects. Since then, I have worked with numerous design consultancies as well as key suppliers of bulk materials handling equipment, enjoying learning and being challenged all the way. 

About my role

  • Analytical
  • Focused
  • Innovative
  • Passionate
  • Reliable
  • Thorough
  • Understanding

At Aurecon Mechanical Engineers work on very interesting projects at all stages of their development and construction.

Some projects that Aurecon has been involved in are new Shiploaders, upgrading existing shiploaders and their associated coal terminals; bulk materials (coal, alumina, iron ore etc.) transport studies at all levels of assessment with different modes of transport including: conveyor (various options), rail and trucking; Order of magnitude and Pre-feasibility studies on capital projects for clients to direct their capital spending to the most important projects to keep the plant operational.

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Education

  • High School Certificate
  • Bachelor of Science (majoring in Pure Mathematics)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics)
  • PhD of Engineering (Mechatronics)

Subjects

  • Chemistry
  • English
  • History
  • Languages
  • Physics
  • Specialist Mathematics (Maths C)

Awards

  • Shell award for best Electronics student in Year 3 of engineering study

Hobbies

  • Cooking
  • Hiking
  • Seeing family and friends
  • Swimming
  • Tennis

15 year old me!!

“Go where your strengths and what you enjoy lead you, use them to lead you to thinking how you could apply them in a job.”

My career journey

Curious to know how I got here? Here’s a snapshot of my career pathway.
  1. Awarded a PhD
  2. Scored New Caledonia job
  3. Landed Brisbane job - moved to Brisbane
  4. Worked on the longest Overland Conveyor
  5. Senior Mechanical Engineer

My typical day

My employer

Aurecon is an Asia Pacific engineering consultancy, delivering the infrastructure and assets communities depend on across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. An Australian company that calls Asia Pacific home, Aurecon delivers better outcomes across energy, water, environment, digital infrastructure, resources, transport, social infrastructure and defence through a single connected team. We are proud to champion female graduates and leaders who are making an impact in the engineering industry. In 2026, for the fifth consecutive year, Aurecon was named the Most Popular Engineering Employer in the AFR and SEEK Top 100 Graduate Employers. We were also named one of the AFR’s Best Places to Work in Australia and New Zealand for 2026, recognising our commitment to flexibility, autonomy and a culture where great people thrive together. Guided by The Aurecon Way, we bring ideas to life and make life better for people and the planet.