Lincoln Timoteo, Civil Engineer

Lincoln's story

I'm of Tokelauan and Māori descent (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Toa and Te Āti Awa).

I attended Rotorua Boys' High from Years 9 to 11. Then St Patrick's College, Silverstream for Years 12 and 13.

In my senior years, I took English, mathematics, science, te reo Māori, calculus, statistics, physics, PE, music and furniture making.

I completed a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), specialising in Civil Engineering, at the University of Auckland.

During the third year of my four-year degree, I applied for internships to gain professional work experience.

I was fortunate to gain a summer internship. This opportunity enabled me to get my foot in the door. I was offered a full-time position once I completed my final year of my undergraduate degree.

I'm currently a Site Engineer working in the Fletcher Construction family where I have been for about 18 months.

I chose STEM because I've always been interested in how things work and how they could be better.

As an engineer, you are constantly faced with challenges. Being a problem solver of these challenges is something I really enjoy.

Lincoln's pathway

Year 12 and 13 subjects

• English
• maths
• science
• calculus,
• statistics
• physics
• physical education.

Tertiary study

• Bachelors of Engineering (Hons), specialising in civil engineering