Julia Wai, P. Eng.
About Julia Wai, P. Eng.
Julia Wai, P. Eng., is a Civil Engineer at Arup in Cork, Ireland, with a background in environmentally-responsible engineering solutions and international experience in Canada and Ireland.
Current Role at Arup
Julia Wai is currently employed as a Civil Engineer at Arup in Cork, County Cork, Ireland, starting her tenure in 2021. She brings with her years of experience and expertise in civil engineering, contributing to various international projects. Her focus includes creating environmentally responsible engineering solutions, aligning with her interests in social change through engineering.
Experience at Arup in Toronto, Canada
Julia Wai worked as a Civil Engineer at Arup in the Toronto, Canada Area from 2016 to 2021. During her five years in this role, she contributed significantly to engineering projects, showcasing her capability in handling diverse and complex civil engineering tasks. Her professional experience in Toronto forms a substantial part of her engineering career.
Previous Industry Experience
Before her extensive tenure at Arup, Julia Wai gained valuable industry experience through various roles. In 2015, she worked as an Engineering Co-op Student at Olameter Inc. in Aurora, Ontario, where she gained practical engineering skills over three months. In 2014, she was a Research Assistant at McGill University's Transportation and Air Quality research group for two months, contributing to research in the field of transportation engineering.
Early Career Development
Julia Wai's early professional development included a position as a Transport Consulting Intern at Arup in Hong Kong in 2013. Over the course of two months, she gained firsthand experience in transport consulting, which laid the groundwork for her future roles in civil engineering.
Educational Background in Civil Engineering
Julia Wai completed her Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree in Civil Engineering with a Minor in Environmental Engineering from McGill University. She studied from 2011 to 2015, obtaining a comprehensive education in civil engineering principles and practices. Her academic background provided a strong foundation for her career, enabling her to contribute to projects promoting environmentally sustainable engineering solutions.