Group
Occupation
241231 Civil Engineer
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
241231 Civil Engineer
Plans, designs, organises, and oversees the construction and operation of dams, bridges, pipelines, gas supply schemes, airports, and other civil engineering projects.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Rail Engineers and Water Engineers are excluded from this occupation. Rail Engineers are included in Occupation 241233 Rail Engineer. Water Engineers are included in Occupation 241236 Water Engineer.
Specialisations
- Airfield Engineer Officer (Air Force)
- Coastal Engineer
- Construction Engineer
- Road Engineer
- Roading Engineer (NZ)
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Analyses site locations, and conducts surveys to determine the feasibility and requirements of civil engineering projects
- Undertakes calculations, designs and develops specifications for civil engineering projects, and provides solutions to design-related issues
- Studies, evaluates, and reports on the environmental implications of civil engineering projects to ensure compliance with existing regulations
- Determines construction methods, materials, and quality standards for civil engineering projects