Jo S.
About Jo S.
Jo S. is a Structural Engineer at Arup with a diverse background in engineering roles and active involvement in the ICE community in Newcastle.
Title
Jo S. holds the title of Structural Engineer. With extensive experience in this field, Jo has contributed significantly to various engineering projects.
Position at Arup
Jo S. has been working at Arup as a Structural Engineer since 2016 in Newcastle. Arup is an influential engineering company where Jo applies expertise in structural engineering to various projects, focusing on sustainable design and eco-friendly practices.
Education and Early Career
Jo S. has an extensive background associated with Durham University. Jo was the Engineering Society President from 2014 to 2016, the Lego Society Treasurer and Co-Founder from 2015 to 2016, and served as a Student/Staff Consultative Committee Representative from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, Jo was involved in the Formula Student team, working on Dynamics Research and Carbon Fibre modeling from 2012 to 2013.
Involvement with ICE North East
Jo S. has held multiple roles in ICE North East Graduates and Students, including Co-Chair from 2018 to 2019, Treasurer from 2017 to 2018, and School and Colleges Liaison from 2017 to 2018. These positions demonstrate Jo's commitment to fostering growth and development within the engineering community in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Experience in Engineering Internships
Jo S. has participated in several engineering internships. Notably, Jo was a Structural Engineering Intern at Arup in 2015 for two months and served as a Metallurgical Research Intern at Tata Steel in 2013. These roles provided valuable hands-on experience in the engineering field.
Role as STEM Ambassador
Since 2014, Jo S. has been actively working at STEMNET as a STEM Ambassador in the North East. This role involves promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and encouraging young people to pursue careers in these fields.