Get to know the exceptional finalists for this year’s Young Engineers Awards —the emerging leaders who are shaping the future of building services with technical excellence, collaborative spirit, and a passion for innovation.
What the judges had to say about each of the Student finalists:
BENJAMIN MOSS
Bachelor of Engineering, University of Sydney and Electrical Engineer, Intrax Consulting Engineers
"Benjamin’s presentation is both imaginative and grounded, weaving human-centred design principles with technical foresight. Practical examples such as passive survivability and hyperlocal consultation combined with visionary concepts like regenerative urban hubs make this a strong entry."
MUHAMMAD IZZUL HAKIMI BIN ROSLAN
Civil Engineering, RMIT University
"Muhammad’s presentation stood out for its energy and clear personal connection to the topic. The use of real-world experience — from auditing 29 buildings to creating IoT dashboards and sensor networks grounded the vision of connectedness and emergence in practical knowledge."
DAVID TURNER
Bachelor of Engineering, University of Technology Sydney and Student Mechanical Engineer, Aurecon
"David’s passion shone through in the video. His video is a strong blend of technical depth and engaging communication. His use of relatable metaphors and real-world examples made the concepts accessible and memorable."
What the nominators said about the Graduate finalists:
JAMES MITCHELL
Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Northrop Consulting Engineers
James brings a solid technical foundation and a thoughtful, practical approach to solving complex HVAC challenges. He understands buildings as systems and communicates seamlessly across design teams—from engineers to architects and sustainability consultants—to drive integrated outcomes.
He’s collaborative, curious, and always thinking beyond his own discipline. A true ambassador for where our industry is headed.
CONOR ROCKWELL
Graduate Mechanical Engineer, WSP
It's a privilege to work with Conor as his industry sponsor for his thesis that investigates the impact of system selection on embodied carbon. This research has been used to inform ongoing real-world design. We are very grateful to Conor for his diligence and technical knowledge and for assisting in applying his academic research to inform industry design.”
Conor is very aware of the responsibility that comes with the role of a professional engineer. As an active member of CIBSE YEN, he’s helped deliver technical seminars that share innovative ambient loop solutions across the industry.
FINN VEENEKLAAS
Graduate Mechanical Engineer, WSP
Finn’s grasp of fundamental engineering principles is evident in his approach to problem-solving. He consistently asks insightful, relevant questions and is able to distil complex mechanical concepts into clear, concise explanations that resonate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Finn has taken on the State committee lead of WSP’s Emerging Professionals Network, whereby organising events that enable ongoing development of fellow young engineers through discussion with industry leaders, team-based collaboration and critical early career networking.
What their nominees had to say about Young Engineer finalists:
SHAKIL KARSAN
Electrical Engineer, Beca
Shakil values the role of building services in making buildings comfortable, inspiring him to choose this field to make a positive impact. He takes great pride in working on projects that shape the built environment and has enthusiastically taken on a range of roles to spread awareness of building services.
He has delivered numerous presentations to university students and career fairs to demonstrate his passion for nurturing the next generation of building services engineers. By sharing his experiences and insights, he continues to inspire and guide aspiring students to pursue rewarding careers in the industry.
In his degree, Shakil conducted an Honors research project on renewable energy sources. This went on to become shortlisted for the design award and Shakil was awarded top place for his Honors project in the green technologies category.
KIMBERLY LOWE
Mechanical Engineer, AECOM
Kimberly strives to be a proactive and reliable young engineer who approaches every project with curiosity and a strong desire to deliver the best outcomes. Her technical expertise continues to grow through active engagement with peers and specialists. She also contributes to the development of others, sharing knowledge through presentations on topics such as duct pressure loss, site experience, and task management tools.
Kimberly is passionate about using engineering as a force for positive change, especially in the building services industry, since design choices can lead to tangible sustainability shifts.
She sees building services as a critical driver of sustainability, recognising the unique position of the discipline to reduce emissions and influence building performance from the earliest design stages.
Kimberly’s combination of developing technical expertise, leadership, and advocacy makes her an ideal ambassador for building services and a strong representative of its future direction.
JACKY WU
Electrical Engineer, Beca
Jacky is an outstanding ambassador for the Building Services profession, consistently going above and beyond to promote engineering, support emerging talent, and foster industry collaboration.
Jacky has excelled academically, notably winning an Industry Research Award at the University of Auckland, and consistently translates theoretical knowledge into impactful project outcomes.
Through a combination of academic excellence, innovative design, and a strong commitment to safety and sustainability, Jacky consistently demonstrates technical expertise and a comprehensive understanding of industry standards, making him a valuable asset to the profession.
JOIN US TO CELEBRATE
Join us for a fabulous evening of drinks, canapés and awards to celebrate these emerging thought leaders and industry advocates and to find out who the 2025 Young Engineer of the Year will be.
Awards Ceremony
Thursday, 23 October 2025
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Rydges Melbourne
Get your tickets here
The 2025 Awards are supported by building services organisations that share CIBSE's commitment to rising talent and excellence in the engineering field.
