Civil Engineering and Construction

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

Architectural Engineer

An Architectural Engineer designs and manages the construction of buildings, ensuring they are functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing while adhering to regulations.

Avg yearly income $90,012
Skill level Advanced

Infrastructure Engineer

An Infrastructure Engineer designs and maintains essential systems like roads and bridges, ensuring they are safe, efficient, and sustainable.

Avg yearly income $129,168
Skill level Advanced

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 Advanced

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

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 Advanced

Site Engineer

A Site Engineer coordinates civil construction projects, ensures timely progress, manages resources, monitors costs, and maintains stakeholder communication.

Avg yearly income $118,040
Skill level Advanced

Coastal Engineer

A Coastal Engineer designs and manages projects to protect coastlines and infrastructure, focusing on erosion mitigation and sustainable development.

Avg yearly income $90,064
Skill level Advanced

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 Advanced

Hydraulic Designer

A Hydraulic Designer plans plumbing systems, focusing on rainwater distribution, waste treatment, and multitasking efficiently.

Avg yearly income $91,000
Skill level Advanced

Advanced Engineering Tradesperson

An Advanced Engineering Tradesperson handles complex projects, using tools and machinery, leading teams, and ensuring quality and safety standards.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Hydraulic Engineer

A Hydraulic Engineer designs fluid management systems, focusing on efficiency and safety in water treatment and infrastructure projects.

Avg yearly income $73,320
Skill level Advanced

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 Beginner

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 Beginner

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 Beginner

CAD Designer

A CAD Designer creates precise technical drawings using CAD software, collaborating with engineers and architects to ensure compliance with standards.

Avg yearly income $63,960
Skill level Advanced

Development Engineer

A Development Engineer designs and oversees construction projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective communication with stakeholders.

Avg yearly income $109,980
Skill level Advanced

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 Advanced

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 Advanced

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 Advanced

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 Advanced

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 Advanced

Railway Engineer

A Railway Engineer designs, builds, and maintains railway systems to ensure safe and efficient train operations while managing projects and collaborating with stakeholders.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

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 Advanced

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 Advanced

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 Advanced

Forensic Engineer

A Forensic Engineer investigates structural failures to determine causes and recommend solutions, preparing detailed reports on findings.

Avg yearly income $124,800
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in civil engineering and construction

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB40920

Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
Blended, Online
9 - 12 months
$1,250 - $4,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Administrator Project Manager Project Officer
Project Coordinator Digital Project Manager Account Manager Park Manager Intelligence Officer Operational Risk Manager Infrastructure Engineer Operations Officer IT Business Analyst Community Organiser Workshop Manager Technical Project Manager Maintenance Manager Scrum Master Architectural Designer International Project Manager Program Analyst Project Scheduler Program Leader Supply and Distribution Manager Change Management Consultant Marketing Project Manager Design Manager Community Engagement Coordinator
+ 24 more
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management
Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $6,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Administrator Project Manager Project Officer
Scheduler IT Project Manager Project Coordinator Regional Manager Governance Coordinator ICT Project Manager Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Wind Turbine Engineer Investigation Manager National Security Adviser Field Engineer Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Sustainable Farmer Automated Tester IT Auditor Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Infrastructure Engineer Engineering Technician Operations Officer Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Drilling Supervisor Plant Supervisor Plant Manager Project Manager (Police Force) Facilities Manager Technical Project Manager Maintenance Manager Scrum Master Change And Communications Manager Policy Researcher Public Service Officer International Marketing Specialist International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Film and TV Production Manager Broadcast Production Manager Video Production Manager Project Scheduler Program Leader Technical Manager Operations Analyst Supply Chain Analyst Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Supply and Distribution Manager Change Management Consultant Marketing Project Manager Design Manager Electrical Estimator Electrical Project Manager Client Side Project Manager Business Process Analyst Project Director Senior Business Analyst BIM Manager
+ 80 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Administrator Project Manager Project Officer Scheduler IT Project Manager Project Coordinator Regional Manager Governance Coordinator ICT Project Manager Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Wind Turbine Engineer Investigation Manager National Security Adviser Field Engineer Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Sustainable Farmer Automated Tester IT Auditor Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Infrastructure Engineer Engineering Technician Operations Officer Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Drilling Supervisor Plant Supervisor Plant Manager Project Manager (Police Force) Facilities Manager Technical Project Manager Maintenance Manager Scrum Master Change And Communications Manager Policy Researcher Public Service Officer International Marketing Specialist International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Film and TV Production Manager Broadcast Production Manager Video Production Manager Project Scheduler Program Leader Technical Manager Operations Analyst Supply Chain Analyst Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Supply and Distribution Manager Change Management Consultant Marketing Project Manager Design Manager Electrical Estimator Electrical Project Manager Client Side Project Manager Business Process Analyst Project Director Senior Business Analyst BIM Manager + 80 more
CPC50220

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $19,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Supervisor Site Foreman
Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Construction Estimator Building Contractor Building Supervisor Wind Turbine Engineer Rigger Bricklayer Infrastructure Engineer Structural Project Manager Scaffolder Mobile Crane Operator Renewable Energy Tradesperson Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Carpenter Cable Jointer Substation Technician Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Catchment Officer Building Manager Engineering Surveyor Construction Worker Roof Tiler Shopfitter Asbestos Supervisor Architectural Designer Architectural Engineer Sprinkler Fitter General Hand Building Inspector BIM Manager Construction Consultant Civil Construction Supervisor Building Consultant
+ 39 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 Development Engineer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Development Engineer

Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)
On Campus, Online
36 months
$37,908
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Engineer Systems Engineer Lighting Engineer
Power Systems Engineer Power Engineer Railway Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Engineer Systems Engineer Lighting Engineer Power Systems Engineer Power Engineer Railway Engineer + 3 more

Doctor of Engineering
On Campus, Online
36 months
$38,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Research Engineer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Research Engineer

Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Architectural Engineer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Architectural Engineer

Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering)
On Campus, Online
36 months
$37,908
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Process Engineer
Aeronautical Engineer Railway Engineer Product Development Engineer Hydroelectric Engineer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Process Engineer Aeronautical Engineer Railway Engineer Product Development Engineer Hydroelectric Engineer + 4 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 Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) Engineering Surveyor Site Engineer Architectural Engineer Infrastructure Planner Coastal Engineer
+ 13 more
CPC50320

Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Online
12 months
$6,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Supervisor Site Foreman Construction Manager
Construction Project Manager Building Supervisor Wind Turbine Engineer Rigger Landfill Supervisor Bricklayer Field Engineer Infrastructure Engineer Facilities Manager Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) Engineering Surveyor Production Supervisor (Timber Systems) General Hand Demolition Supervisor
+ 14 more
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management (Specialising in Construction)
Online
12 months
$4,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Construction Supervisor
Site Foreman Development Engineer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Construction Supervisor Site Foreman Development Engineer + 2 more
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
Project Coordinator Advanced Engineering Tradesperson
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Draftsperson CAD Operator Engineering Technician Project Coordinator Advanced Engineering Tradesperson + 2 more
52884WA

Advanced Diploma of Mechanical Engineering Technology
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Engineer Field Engineer Aeronautical Engineer
Advanced Engineering Tradesperson Machinist Hydraulic Mechanic Hydraulic Fitter Blacksmith Metal Worker Welding Instructor
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Engineer Field Engineer Aeronautical Engineer Advanced Engineering Tradesperson Machinist Hydraulic Mechanic Hydraulic Fitter Blacksmith Metal Worker Welding Instructor + 7 more

Graduate Certificate in Civil Engineering: Structural
Online
6 months
$5,094
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Civil Design Engineer Engineering Consultant
Engineering Manager Structural Engineer Structural Project Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Civil Design Engineer Engineering Consultant Engineering Manager Structural Engineer Structural Project Manager + 3 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
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Engineer Maintenance Engineer Engineering Consultant Electrical Designer Grid Connection Engineer + 2 more
CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Blended, On Campus, Online
16 months
$750 - $9,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Supervisor Site Foreman Building Contractor
Rigger Bricklayer Planning Officer Infrastructure Engineer Structural Project Manager Scaffolder Mobile Crane Operator Electrical Fitter Glazier Carpenter Wall and Ceiling Installer Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) Apprentice Bricklayer Construction Worker Roof Tiler Shopfitter Asbestos Supervisor
+ 17 more

Bachelor of Science (Industrial Automation Engineering)
Online
36 months
$37,908
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Research Engineer Industrial Electrician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Research Engineer Industrial Electrician

Undergraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
Online
6 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Designer Site Engineer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Designer Site Engineer
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
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Civil Engineering Technician Laboratory Technician Draftsperson + 1 more

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
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