Lightning Talks
Want to know more about a day in the life of an engineer? Engineering New Zealand's technical groups are running a monthly series of lightning talks for students, young engineers, immigrant engineers and anyone else who is curious about a career in engineering.
These webinars will excite and inspire with a showcase of the possibilities available through a career in engineering. They will highlight opportunities, challenges and surprises experienced by a range of engineers through quick 10 minutes presentations followed by a Q&A.
Structural Engineering Society New Zealand
This video showcases quickfire presentations from engineers across New Zealand sharing projects, challenges and smart solutions. Each speaker has 10 minutes to explore topics like seismic design, timber construction and sustainability. It’s an engaging glimpse into the structural engineering world, perfect for students, grads and anyone curious about the industry. With real insights and practical examples, it highlights the creativity and impact engineers have on the built environment every day.
Transportation Group
These quickfire talks bring together transportation experts to share field-tested ideas and emerging solutions. Each speaker presents a focused insight into challenges like traffic flow, infrastructure design, transit innovation, and mobility planning within just minutes. It’s an engaging, practical look at how professionals shape the future of transport systems designed for students, planners, engineers, and anyone interested in how communities get moving.
Royal Aeronautical Society
Get a glimpse into the world of aerospace with these rapid-fire talks from engineers and industry experts. From cutting-edge tech to real-life problem solving, each speaker shares their experience in a short engaging format. Whether you're into aviation or just curious about how things fly, this video offers a quick dive into the ideas shaping the skies.
Society of Fire Protection Engineers
Explore the world of fire protection through a series of punchy, to-the-point talks from industry professionals. From real project insights to smarter safety solutions, each speaker shares practical knowledge and fresh ideas. Whether you're studying, working in the field or just curious, this video offers a fast and informative glimpse into how fire engineers help keep people and places safe.
New Zealand Coastal Society
Take a look at the challenges and creativity behind managing Aotearoa’s coastlines. These short talks cover everything from erosion and climate impacts to restoration projects and innovative coastal design. Each speaker brings their own perspective and on-the-ground experience. It’s a fast, engaging way to learn how experts are working to protect and shape our coastal spaces for the future.
Rail Technical Society of Australasia (NZ)
Want to get the inside scoop of what's involved in the day to day life of a rail engineer? We have partnered with The Railway Technical Society of Australasia to show you the diversity in jobs, opportunities and excitement in fire protection engineering!
New Zealand Society on Large Dams
Have you ever wondered what a career in the dam industry could look like? This online presentation will give an insight into 'a day in the life of an engineer', to inspire students, young engineers and those new to the profession to showcase the possibilities available through a career in engineering.
Project Manager
Gain insight into the daily world of project management through short, engaging talks from PMINZ professionals. Each speaker walks through real situations, from stakeholder communication and risk control to delivering outcomes and leading teams. Each segment is concise but rich with practical learnings. The format is ideal for students, early-career practitioners and anyone curious about the nuts and bolts of managing projects effectively
Water Engineering
This video offers a behind‑the‑scenes look at a day in the life of a water engineer. Through a series of concise, real‑world snapshots, professionals present how they tackle water quality, infrastructure maintenance, flood management and resource planning. Each short talk shares practical insights in a clear and engaging way. It's a great pick for students, entry‑level engineers or anyone curious about how water systems are designed and managed.
Safety Engineer
Explore practical safety engineering in action through a series of concise, real-world talks. Each safety engineer shares hands-on lessons from fields like hazard analysis, incident prevention, workplace culture and design risk management. Every talk is brief yet impactful, blending theory with real-life experience. Ideal for students, professionals or anyone interested in how safety engineers help design safer systems and environments.