Civil Designer

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.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $108,004
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a civil designer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Undergraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering

Online
6 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Designer Site Engineer
RII50520

Diploma of Civil Construction Design

Blended, On Campus
12 - 15 months
$0 - $16,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM60122

Advanced Diploma of Engineering

Blended
24 months
$25,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
52889WA

Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)

On Campus
4 years
$74,880
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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