Hi everyone,
I’m a civil engineer based in Australia with around 5 years of experience, but I’ve realised I’m not really enjoying civil engineering anymore and I’m thinking about transitioning into a more technology-related field (not necessarily hardcore IT or software development).
So far, I’ve worked as:
- Site Engineer
- Project Management roles
- Traffic Engineer
In my previous traffic engineering work, I mostly review traffic and civil plans, investigate residents’ concerns and complaints, assess traffic issues, and issue permits. While the work is stable, I don’t feel very fulfilled or excited about the long-term future of this career path.
I’m now exploring careers that are more technology-focused where my engineering and problem-solving background could still be useful.
I’d really appreciate advice from people who transitioned out of traditional engineering into tech-related careers.
Thanks in advance, feeling a bit stuck career-wise at the moment and hoping to hear some real experiences from others.