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Civil Engineer

OSCA 243231·ANZSCO 233211

Employed

21,900

Part-time share

10.7%

Female share

13.4%

Median age

34 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Civil Engineer is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Graduate Certificate in Water Resources Engineering.

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About this career

Plans, designs, organises and oversees the construction and operation of dams, bridges, pipelines, gas supply schemes, airports and other civil engineering projects.

What they typically do

  • 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

Where they work

Construction

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
33%
VIC
26.4%
QLD
22.4%
WA
10.2%
SA
4.3%
ACT
1.6%
TAS
1.4%
NT
0.7%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Civil Engineer.

  • Graduate Certificate in Water Resources Engineering

    52925WA · AQF 8 · 1 providers

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