Engineering
Ruaridh Stark
Subjects Studied:
Maths, English, PE, History, Craft and Design, Tech Studies, Physics, Home Economics
Career:
I was a cleaner in Raigmore Hospital, then moved to Edinburgh to study Sports Coaching. I returned home to become a Nursing Assistant at Raigmore Hospital which didn’t quite work out. I was a Leisure Attendant at the Kingsmills Hotel and now I am a soon to be a qualified Plant Mechanic with GAP Plant Hire.
Subjects Studied:
Maths, English, PE, History, Craft and Design, Tech Studies, Physics, Home Economics
Career:
I was a cleaner in Raigmore Hospital, then moved to Edinburgh to study Sports Coaching. I returned home to become a Nursing Assistant at Raigmore Hospital which didn’t quite work out. I was a Leisure Attendant at the Kingsmills Hotel and now I am a soon to be a qualified Plant Mechanic with GAP Plant Hire.
Martin Laing
Subjects Studied:
S4 - Standard Grade - Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, History, Geography, French, P.ES5 - Higher Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, HistoryS6 - Mathematics (Adv. Higher) P.E. (Higher)
Career:
After leaving school, I had a chance to pursue a career in football after being handed a one year professional contract with the first team at Inverness Caledonian Thistle who were playing in the Scottish Premiership at the time. This was after rising through the youth academy at the club from the age of 8 to 19. It was a fantastic experience playing with international level players and one that I felt that I had to give 100% as it was my dream to play for my home football team.
Unfortunately, the club did not extend my contract and this meant I had to decide whether to continue pursuing a career in football or to turn my focus to something else. It was a difficult period for me but I knew that I had worked hard during my time at Millburn having achieved good grades. This meant I had options going forward and that having a career in football wasn't the be all and end all.
After taking a year out to work as a Waiter and playing football for Highland League side Clachnacuddin FC, I applied to the University of Aberdeen to study Physics for four years.
During this time, I became aware of the energy transition and the role that renewable energy will play in the future. Consequently, after graduating, I applied to study a masters degree in Sustainable Energy at the University of Glasgow to help improve my employability in the renewable energy industry. It was a fantastic year where I learned about a variety of renewable technologies such as wind turbines, solar panels, energy storage and renewable heating systems. Also, while studying at Glasgow, I was fortunate to win a place on Wood Mackenzie’s summer internship program where I worked with the Corporate Analysis Team in Edinburgh on their energy transition research. I learned about how oil and gas companies such as Shell and BP are investing in renewable energy and reducing their carbon emissions.
During a busy time finishing my masters and my internship with Wood Mackenzie, I applied for a Graduate Solar Consultant position at Everoze Partners Limited in Bristol and got the job! It is a small but growing company with offices in the UK, France and Spain who specialise in offshore and onshore wind, solar, and energy flexibility. I felt very nervous moving outside of Scotland, and a long way from my family and friends, however it was an opportunity I couldn't let pass. Essentially the work we do is ensure our clients are investing in and developing renewable energy assets that are built and maintained with high quality and safety. Some of the work I do includes performing energy production assessments, writing reports, and visiting solar farms across the UK for our clients to assess their performance and general condition.
It’s an exciting time to be in the renewable industry and I would encourage students to learn how engineers and scientists are making the world a greener and more sustainable place."
Subjects Studied:
S4 - Standard Grade - Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, History, Geography, French, P.ES5 - Higher Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, HistoryS6 - Mathematics (Adv. Higher) P.E. (Higher)
Career:
After leaving school, I had a chance to pursue a career in football after being handed a one year professional contract with the first team at Inverness Caledonian Thistle who were playing in the Scottish Premiership at the time. This was after rising through the youth academy at the club from the age of 8 to 19. It was a fantastic experience playing with international level players and one that I felt that I had to give 100% as it was my dream to play for my home football team.
Unfortunately, the club did not extend my contract and this meant I had to decide whether to continue pursuing a career in football or to turn my focus to something else. It was a difficult period for me but I knew that I had worked hard during my time at Millburn having achieved good grades. This meant I had options going forward and that having a career in football wasn't the be all and end all.
After taking a year out to work as a Waiter and playing football for Highland League side Clachnacuddin FC, I applied to the University of Aberdeen to study Physics for four years.
During this time, I became aware of the energy transition and the role that renewable energy will play in the future. Consequently, after graduating, I applied to study a masters degree in Sustainable Energy at the University of Glasgow to help improve my employability in the renewable energy industry. It was a fantastic year where I learned about a variety of renewable technologies such as wind turbines, solar panels, energy storage and renewable heating systems. Also, while studying at Glasgow, I was fortunate to win a place on Wood Mackenzie’s summer internship program where I worked with the Corporate Analysis Team in Edinburgh on their energy transition research. I learned about how oil and gas companies such as Shell and BP are investing in renewable energy and reducing their carbon emissions.
During a busy time finishing my masters and my internship with Wood Mackenzie, I applied for a Graduate Solar Consultant position at Everoze Partners Limited in Bristol and got the job! It is a small but growing company with offices in the UK, France and Spain who specialise in offshore and onshore wind, solar, and energy flexibility. I felt very nervous moving outside of Scotland, and a long way from my family and friends, however it was an opportunity I couldn't let pass. Essentially the work we do is ensure our clients are investing in and developing renewable energy assets that are built and maintained with high quality and safety. Some of the work I do includes performing energy production assessments, writing reports, and visiting solar farms across the UK for our clients to assess their performance and general condition.
It’s an exciting time to be in the renewable industry and I would encourage students to learn how engineers and scientists are making the world a greener and more sustainable place."
Anna Robb
Subjects Studied:
Maths (AH), Chemistry (AH), Physics (H), English (H), Product Design (H), Art & Design (H), Craft & Design (SG), History (SG), French (SG)
Career:
After taking an interest in technology and science at Millburn, I went on to study Product Design Engineering MEng at the University of Glasgow and The Glasgow School of Art. I liked that the course offered a combination of engineering theory and hands-on design projects.
This year I started work at Dyson as a Graduate Design Engineer in their New Product Innovation department which has been really exciting!
Subjects Studied:
Maths (AH), Chemistry (AH), Physics (H), English (H), Product Design (H), Art & Design (H), Craft & Design (SG), History (SG), French (SG)
Career:
After taking an interest in technology and science at Millburn, I went on to study Product Design Engineering MEng at the University of Glasgow and The Glasgow School of Art. I liked that the course offered a combination of engineering theory and hands-on design projects.
This year I started work at Dyson as a Graduate Design Engineer in their New Product Innovation department which has been really exciting!
Jennifer Scott
Subjects Studied:
Standard Grade: Chemistry, English, Geography, Maths, Music, Physics, PEInt 2: FrenchHigher: Chemistry, English, Maths, Music, PhysicsAdvanced Higher: Chemistry, Maths, Physics
Career:
Achieved a Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Edinburgh.
Previous employment includes working as a Liquids Making Engineer for P&G in Belgium and France and I am currently a Project Engineer for Whyte & Mackay in Scotland.
Subjects Studied:
Standard Grade: Chemistry, English, Geography, Maths, Music, Physics, PEInt 2: FrenchHigher: Chemistry, English, Maths, Music, PhysicsAdvanced Higher: Chemistry, Maths, Physics
Career:
Achieved a Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Edinburgh.
Previous employment includes working as a Liquids Making Engineer for P&G in Belgium and France and I am currently a Project Engineer for Whyte & Mackay in Scotland.
Susie Morton
Subjects Studied:
Intermediate 2: SpanishStandard Grade: Physics, Maths, English, Chemistry, Biology, Graphics, PE
Career:
I attended another school for two years having received a sports scholarship, then spent five years at the University of Strathclyde studying for my Masters in Mechanical Engineering.
After graduating I went travelling, worked at a café and completed some engineering contracts.
I am now trying to break into the Renewables or Material Sector in Engineering.
Subjects Studied:
Intermediate 2: SpanishStandard Grade: Physics, Maths, English, Chemistry, Biology, Graphics, PE
Career:
I attended another school for two years having received a sports scholarship, then spent five years at the University of Strathclyde studying for my Masters in Mechanical Engineering.
After graduating I went travelling, worked at a café and completed some engineering contracts.
I am now trying to break into the Renewables or Material Sector in Engineering.
Sophie Macleod
Subjects Studied:
Physics, Maths, Graphics, Tech Studies, Product Design, Art, Chemistry, History, English, French
Career:
Since leaving school, I have graduated with MEng Architectural Engineering with distinction.
Having completed this degree I wasn't too sure about entering the standard industry and therefore looked at other options.
I am now in my second year and I am a Graduate Engineer on the Lifescan Graduate Programme which is open to all STEM degrees.
Subjects Studied:
Physics, Maths, Graphics, Tech Studies, Product Design, Art, Chemistry, History, English, French
Career:
Since leaving school, I have graduated with MEng Architectural Engineering with distinction.
Having completed this degree I wasn't too sure about entering the standard industry and therefore looked at other options.
I am now in my second year and I am a Graduate Engineer on the Lifescan Graduate Programme which is open to all STEM degrees.
Mona Zuberi
Subjects Studied:
S3/4 - 3 Sciences, Geography, French, Admin & IT, Maths, EnglishS5 - 3 Sciences, Maths, EnglishS6 - Adv Higher Maths, Physics, Chemistry
Career:
I'm a 4th year Mechanical Engineering student at Strathclyde University and I've done two summer internships at an Engineering Consultancy in Glasgow
Subjects Studied:
S3/4 - 3 Sciences, Geography, French, Admin & IT, Maths, EnglishS5 - 3 Sciences, Maths, EnglishS6 - Adv Higher Maths, Physics, Chemistry
Career:
I'm a 4th year Mechanical Engineering student at Strathclyde University and I've done two summer internships at an Engineering Consultancy in Glasgow
Gillian Jones
Subjects Studied:
S3/4 - English, Maths, Biology, Physics, History, Administration, French, ArtHigher - English, Maths, Chemistry, Biology, PhysicsAdvanced Higher - Physics & Chemistry
Career:
Since leaving school in 2014, I studied a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Aberdeen. Chemical Engineering involves applying the principles of STEM subjects, such as chemistry, biology, physics and maths, to solve real world problems. It can be applied to a wide variety of industries such as: water, oil and gas, nuclear, food manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and many more!
After 5 years of studying, I graduated in 2019 and began my career working in Glasgow as a Graduate Process Engineer at ESD. ESD is a design and build company who help deliver Scottish Water’s non-infrastructure projects. As a chemical engineer in the water industry I am responsible for the process design of water and wastewater treatment works. Both water treatments are vital in society and my job ensures that people across Scotland receive clean water to their homes and businesses, as well as treating the wastewater produced. Every single person depends on water and wastewater treatment regardless of who you are. I really enjoy my job and I am excited to see where my career goes in the future!
Subjects Studied:
S3/4 - English, Maths, Biology, Physics, History, Administration, French, ArtHigher - English, Maths, Chemistry, Biology, PhysicsAdvanced Higher - Physics & Chemistry
Career:
Since leaving school in 2014, I studied a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Aberdeen. Chemical Engineering involves applying the principles of STEM subjects, such as chemistry, biology, physics and maths, to solve real world problems. It can be applied to a wide variety of industries such as: water, oil and gas, nuclear, food manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and many more!
After 5 years of studying, I graduated in 2019 and began my career working in Glasgow as a Graduate Process Engineer at ESD. ESD is a design and build company who help deliver Scottish Water’s non-infrastructure projects. As a chemical engineer in the water industry I am responsible for the process design of water and wastewater treatment works. Both water treatments are vital in society and my job ensures that people across Scotland receive clean water to their homes and businesses, as well as treating the wastewater produced. Every single person depends on water and wastewater treatment regardless of who you are. I really enjoy my job and I am excited to see where my career goes in the future!