Tess Van Der Veen
About Tess Van Der Veen
Tess Van Der Veen is a Graduate Fire Engineer at Arup in Melbourne, Australia, with a background in engineering and arts from The University of Queensland.
Current Role at Arup
Tess Van Der Veen is currently employed as a Graduate Fire Engineer at Arup in Melbourne, Australia. She began this role in 2020. Her responsibilities typically include fire safety design, risk assessment, and ensuring compliance with fire protection regulations in various projects.
Previous Experience at Arup
Prior to her current role, Tess Van Der Veen worked at Arup as a Vacation Student Engineer from 2018 to 2019 for three months. During this period, she gained experience in engineering practices and contributed to the team's projects in a supportive role.
Internship at Transurban
In 2018, Tess participated in the 'Females Excelling in Engineering and Technology' Internship Program at Transurban. This program is designed to encourage and support women pursuing careers in engineering and technology fields.
Undergraduate Engineer at Humes
Between 2017 and 2018, Tess worked as an Undergraduate Engineer at Humes - A Division of Holcim Australia. This three-month role provided her with hands-on experience in engineering, contributing to her foundational knowledge and skills in the industry.
Leadership Role at Grace College
From 2016 to 2017, Tess served as the Student Club President at Grace College, University of Queensland (UQ) in Brisbane. In this leadership role, she was responsible for overseeing club activities, managing events, and representing the student body.
Mentorship at UQ
Tess Van Der Veen was a Senior Mentor for the Young Achiever's Program at the Office of Prospective Students and Student Equity at UQ from 2016 to 2018 in Brisbane. Her duties included guiding younger students, providing academic support, and promoting equity in education.
Educational Background
Tess attended The University of Queensland from 2015 to 2019, where she earned a Dual Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)/Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). Her education provided a robust foundation in both technical and liberal arts disciplines. Prior to that, she completed her secondary education at Mackay North State High School from 2010 to 2014.