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International Engineering Career from Lithuania: Mega Projects and Professional Growth Opportunities
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International Engineering Career from Lithuania: Mega Projects and Professional Growth Opportunities

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Dovilė Vaišnoraitė advanced from project manager assistant to senior engineer at MEPCO within years.
  • She credits her career growth to curiosity, responsibility, and learning from ambitious colleagues.
  • MEPCO offers international project opportunities while allowing employees to work from Lithuania, balancing professional and personal life.

Dovilė Vaišnoraitė's career at MEPCO exemplifies rapid professional growth, moving from project manager assistant to senior engineer in just a few years while still pursuing her bachelor's degree. Her journey, she says, was fueled by a blend of technical knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and a willingness to embrace responsibility across diverse projects. Vaišnoraitė specifically chose MEPCO for its ability to apply academic learning to real-world engineering challenges.

"It was very important that I was surrounded by ambitious people in the company from whom I could learn and who motivated me to achieve more," Vaišnoraitė stated. Earning the trust of colleagues and management through diligent task completion and taking on greater responsibilities were key. The company's investment in her development through seminars and training, coupled with exposure to various projects and clients, provided her with a rich and varied experience.

It was very important that I was surrounded by ambitious people in the company from whom I could learn and who motivated me to achieve more.

— Dovilė VaišnoraitėDovilė Vaišnoraitė explains the importance of her colleagues in her professional development at MEPCO.

A significant advantage for Vaišnoraitė is the opportunity to engage in international projects without relocating abroad. MEPCO enables employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance while working from Lithuania. When necessary, travel to partner offices or project sites abroad strengthens connections with global teams. "Every change brings new knowledge, but it depends on you how much you take from it," she noted.

Working on international projects requires more than just technical skills; it demands effective communication, understanding different perspectives, and adapting to various work cultures. Vaišnoraitė believes this broadens horizons and offers a more comprehensive view of engineering. Gediminas Šilanskas, Head of the Energy Efficiency Department, also grew with MEPCO, starting when it had only five employees in 2010. He has since progressed from energy consultant to leading international projects, acquiring qualifications as an energy auditor and building certifier.

Every change brings new knowledge, but it depends on you how much you take from it.

— Dovilė VaišnoraitėDovilė Vaišnoraitė reflects on the learning opportunities presented by her work.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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