What first inspired you to become an engineer and how did you get started?
As a kid I was always fascinated by buildings and liked to play with Lego. I went on to study installation and energy engineering at Karlstad University in Sweden. It was there I met my first employer at a careers event for graduates – a Swedish-based engineering consultancy specializing in HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) systems. I worked there for a couple of years as a mechanical engineer, before joining WSP.
Have the projects you’ve worked on helped to shape your career?
Yes, very much so. Before joining WSP I was involved in the design and build of the largest university hospital in Sweden and one of the most sustainable healthcare facilities in the world. I brought that experience to WSP and have gone on to work on a number of hospital projects.
One I’m particularly proud of is Sollentuna Hospital in Stockholm. The project involved transforming an old former hospital built in 1978 into a new modern hospital specializing in geriatric care. WSP project managed the scheme and provided a number of services including HVAC design and environmental consultancy.
It’s nice to be involved in projects that help people and are part of the community. For me, that’s an important part of being an engineer.