Civil Engineering and Construction

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Draftsperson

A Draftsperson creates technical drawings for construction or manufacturing, using CADD systems or traditional methods across various industries.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

CAD Operator

CAD Operators create construction design drawings, using software to meet standards and collaborate with architects and engineers.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Unknown

Engineering Technician

An Engineering Technician supports engineers in designing and maintaining systems across various sectors, ensuring project standards and efficiency.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Unknown

Civil Designer

A Civil Designer manages civil engineering projects, designs infrastructure, selects materials, and evaluates sites, ensuring safety and adherence to procedures.

Avg yearly income $108,004
Skill level Unknown

Civil Engineering Technician

A Civil Engineering Technician assists in designing infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with standards while managing materials and monitoring progress.

Avg yearly income $83,720
Skill level Unknown

Engineering Consultant

An Engineering Consultant advises on construction projects, monitors progress, recommends materials, and ensures compliance with regulations.

Avg yearly income $122,200
Skill level Unknown

Planning Engineer

Planning Engineers manage civil engineering projects from design to completion, ensuring proper materials and budgeting for structures like roads and bridges.

Avg yearly income $139,880
Skill level Unknown

Civil Engineer

Civil Engineers design and create infrastructure like buildings, bridges, and roads, collaborating with various professionals to realise their plans.

Avg yearly income $107,952
Skill level Unknown

Research Engineer

A Research Engineer develops and tests new engineering products and systems, solving problems with existing processes while requiring strong analytical and communication skills.

Avg yearly income $119,600
Skill level Unknown

Structural Engineer

A Structural Engineer designs, tests, and ensures the safety of structures, selecting materials and overseeing development while ensuring compliance.

Avg yearly income $118,040
Skill level Unknown

Civil Design Engineer

A Civil Design Engineer creates safe, sustainable infrastructure designs like roads and bridges, collaborating with teams to meet regulatory standards.

Avg yearly income $114,400
Skill level Unknown

Structural Project Manager

A Structural Project Manager oversees structural projects, ensuring they meet specifications, safety standards, and budgets while coordinating teams and resolving issues.

Avg yearly income $111,072
Skill level Unknown

Engineering Tradesperson

An Engineering Tradesperson creates and maintains parts for construction projects, using various tools and machinery while managing multiple projects effectively.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

Apprentice Engineer

An Apprentice Engineer trains in creating and maintaining machinery parts, uses various tools, and must follow instructions, work in teams, and be adaptable.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Unknown

Geotechnical Engineer

A Geotechnical Engineer conducts soil and groundwater analysis, designs foundations, and ensures safety compliance across infrastructure and mining projects.

Avg yearly income $124,280
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in civil engineering and construction

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
52873WA

Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering
Online
24 months
$15,421
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Draftsperson CAD Operator Engineering Technician
Surveyor Assistant Project Coordinator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Draftsperson CAD Operator Engineering Technician Surveyor Assistant Project Coordinator + 2 more
RII60520

Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
Online
12 months
$13,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineering Technician Civil Designer Civil Draftsperson
Draftsperson Construction Project Manager Site Supervisor Structural Designer Structural Modeller Civil Modeller Structural Drafter
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineering Technician Civil Designer Civil Draftsperson Draftsperson Construction Project Manager Site Supervisor Structural Designer Structural Modeller Civil Modeller Structural Drafter + 7 more

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Electrical Systems)
Online
12 months
$12,738
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Engineer Maintenance Engineer Engineering Consultant
Electrical Designer Grid Connection Engineer Renewable Energy Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Engineer Maintenance Engineer Engineering Consultant Electrical Designer Grid Connection Engineer Renewable Energy Engineer + 3 more

Graduate Certificate in Civil Engineering: Structural
Online
6 months
$5,094
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Planning Engineer Civil Design Engineer
Engineering Consultant Engineering Manager Structural Engineer Structural Project Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Planning Engineer Civil Design Engineer Engineering Consultant Engineering Manager Structural Engineer Structural Project Manager + 4 more

Doctor of Engineering
On Campus, Online
36 months
$38,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Planning Engineer
Civil Engineer Chief Engineer Plant Engineer Renewable Energy Engineer Mechanical Engineer Project Manager Research Engineer
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Planning Engineer Civil Engineer Chief Engineer Plant Engineer Renewable Energy Engineer Mechanical Engineer Project Manager Research Engineer + 7 more

Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Planning Engineer Chief Engineer
Project Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Planning Engineer Chief Engineer Project Manager + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Civil and Structural Engineering)
On Campus, Online
36 months
$37,908
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Project Manager Development Engineer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Project Manager Development Engineer
52883WA

Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Electrical Engineer Plant Operator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Electrical Engineer Plant Operator
52896WA

Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering (Materials Testing)
Online
24 months
$15,421
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Civil Engineering Technician Laboratory Technician
Draftsperson Civil Draftsperson
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Civil Engineering Technician Laboratory Technician Draftsperson Civil Draftsperson + 2 more
52894WA

Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Renewable Energy)
Online
24 months
$15,421
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Electrical Engineer Plant Operator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Electrical Engineer Plant Operator
52888WA

Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)
Online
24 months
$15,421
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Electrical Engineer Plant Operator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Electrical Engineer Plant Operator

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
Online
12 months
$12,738
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Construction Engineer Structural Engineer
Structural Project Manager Infrastructure Engineer Engineering Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Construction Engineer Structural Engineer Structural Project Manager Infrastructure Engineer Engineering Manager + 3 more

Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Foundations
Online
6 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Technician Manufacturing Technician Mechanical Engineering Technician
Civil Engineering Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Technician Manufacturing Technician Mechanical Engineering Technician Civil Engineering Technician + 1 more
RII50520

Diploma of Civil Construction Design
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $16,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Draftsperson CAD Operator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Draftsperson CAD Operator
RII40820

Certificate IV in Civil Construction Design
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Draftsperson
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Draftsperson
MEM50222

Diploma of Engineering - Technical
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $21,012
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Hydraulic Mechanic Hydraulic Fitter
Asset Engineer Production Engineer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Hydraulic Mechanic Hydraulic Fitter Asset Engineer Production Engineer + 2 more
MEM40422

Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $11,457
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Draftsperson
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Draftsperson
MEM31419

Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$0 - $2,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Tradesperson Plant Technician Plant Operator
Mechanical Fitter
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Tradesperson Plant Technician Plant Operator Mechanical Fitter + 1 more
MEM31119

Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade
Traineeship
3 years
$0 - $17,751
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Tradesperson
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Tradesperson
CPP50921

Diploma of Building Design
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 27 months
$0 - $24,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Graduate Architect Building Designer Draftsperson
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Graduate Architect Building Designer Draftsperson
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