Planning Engineer

The role of a Planning Engineer is to oversee the construction of civil engineering projects. This includes designing, planning and organising the project to see it through to successful completion. For instance, a Planning Engineer might be responsible for managing the construction of roads, bridges, dams, airports or pipelines.

A Planning Engineer is responsible for assessing the soil and rock before a building project begins, analysing materials to determine the most appropriate ones for the particular structure, planning transportation methods, and estimating and managing the budget of a project.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $139,880
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a planning engineer?

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Graduate Certificate in Civil Engineering: Structural

Online
6 months
$5,094
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Doctor of Engineering

On Campus, Online
36 months
$38,400
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Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural)

On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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