Nicola Shear
About Nicola Shear
Nicola Shear is a Structural Engineer at Arup and a Casual Academic at the University of Technology Sydney, with experience in various engineering roles and a background in civil engineering and architecture.
Current Title and Position
Nicola Shear is currently serving as a Structural Engineer at Arup in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She has been with the company since 2020. In addition to her role at Arup, Nicola also works as a Casual Academic in the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) since August 2021.
Educational Background
Nicola Shear completed her Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and Bachelor of Design in Architecture at the University of Sydney. Her academic journey spanned from 2014 to 2018, providing her with a solid foundation in both engineering and architectural design.
Professional Background and Experience
In her professional career, Nicola has garnered diverse experiences. She started as a Building Renewal Intern at the Sydney Opera House in 2017 and later participated in the MADE by the Sydney Opera House program in Denmark. She then joined PMI Engineers as a Student Structural Engineer in 2018, followed by a role as a Graduate Structural Engineer at Arup from 2019 to 2020. Since 2020, Nicola has been a Structural Engineer at Arup.
Role in Education
Nicola Shear has been involved in academic teaching since August 2021. She serves as an academic tutor at the University of Technology Sydney for the course 'Introduction to Construction and Structural Synthesis'. Her role involves contributing to the education of students in construction and structural synthesis, integrating practical industry knowledge into academic learning.