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Civil Designer Courses

A Civil Designer is employed to oversee civil engineering work such as roads, utilities and pipelines. You’ll design civil projects and make key decisions about materials and construction methods. Civil Designers examine building sites and take into account factors such as earth and rock formations.

Civil Designers should have excellent analytical skills and strong problem solving abilities. It’s important you are safety focused and can adapt your skills to suit a range of circumstances. Civil Designers must be able to follow correct procedures and work as part of a team. You’ll need to be able to manage your time well in this role.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Civil Designer earn?

In Australia, a full time Civil Designer generally earns $1,830 per week ($95,160 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

What are the job opportunities for a Civil Designer?

The number of people working in this field is expected to grow strongly in coming years. There are currently 74,700 people employed in this industry in Australia and many of them specialise as a Civil Designer. Civil Designers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

How do I become a Civil Designer?

If you’re planning to work as a Civil Designer, consider enrolling in a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours). This course covers subjects including sustainable design, engineering in society, engineering maths and physics, field investigation, modelling, structural design, stress and failure analysis, road and pavement engineering, structural theory, hydrology and hydraulics, concrete and steel structures and geotechnical engineering.

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Job Pathways

Here are some potential career pathways within civil engineering and construction. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.

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