ANZSCO 233211 Civil Engineer
As a civil engineer, you will be responsible for planning and designing various infrastructure projects such as dams, bridges, and water supply systems. You will also oversee the construction of these projects and manage large construction teams. Your duties may include organizing and supervising the construction process, as well as ensuring that all work is completed according to safety standards and regulations. It is possible that you will need to obtain a professional license or registration in order to work as a civil engineer in australia.
Skill Level: Level 1 or Equivalent
Skill Assessment Authority: Engineers Australia (EA) / Australian Institute of Management (AIM)

Specializations of Civil Engineer
- Airfield Engineer Officer (Air Force) Hydraulics Engineer
On the Occupation List of Civil Engineer:
- 489 (S/T) Occupations List
- 482 TSS Visa Medium Term List
- 407 Training visa occupations List
- 482 TSS Visa Regional Occupation List
- 189 Skilled Independent and Family Sponsored 489
- Occupations List and 485 Graduate Work Stream
- 190 State/Territory Sponsored
- 186 ENS Visa Occupations List
- 187 RSMS Visa Occupations List
- 491 – Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) Occupation List
- 494 – Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) – Employer-sponsored stream
Not on the Occupation List of Civil Engineer:
- 482 TSS Visa Short-Term List
Visa Provision for Civil Engineer
This occupation is classified as high-demand in Australia and is listed on the MLTSSL. As such, individuals may be able to apply for visas through the General Skilled Migration (GSM) Program, including the Skilled Independent Subclass 189, Skilled Work Regional Subclass 491, and Skilled Nominated Subclass 190 visas. If you have a job offer, you may be qualified to apply for an employer-sponsored visa.
⋙ Unit Group 2332
Designing infrastructures like dams, bridges, pipelines, and airports will be part of your job as a civil engineer, along with overseeing big construction projects. Your responsibilities can also involve creating transportation systems, testing the endurance of materials, and researching the behavior of soil and rock. The estimation and monitoring of project expenses will also fall within your purview. To ensure that all work is conducted safely and in accordance with rules, you will also need to manage and oversee the building process. The performance of diverse materials and structures is assessed by civil engineering specialists using statistical analysis, which they are well-versed in.
Skill Level Required
This unit group includes occupations that typically require a bachelor’s degree or higher for proficiency. However, in some cases, an individual with at least five years of relevant experience and vendor certification may be considered qualified without a formal degree. In some instances, formal qualifications and additional on-the-job training or experience may be necessary to meet the requirements for these occupations, which are classified as ANZSCO Skill Level 1.
Exceptions for Unit Group 2335
- Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
- Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states
- Countries free from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK, Canada, New Zealand, the US, and Ireland. Where mandatory licensing or registration is required, you must demonstrate a level of English sufficient to meet licensing/registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.
Occupations in this Group
- 233211: Civil Engineer
- 233212: Geotechnical Engineer
- 233213: Quantity Surveyor
- 233214: Structural Engineer
- 233215: Transport Engineer
Language Proficiency to be Eligible
- IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
- OET result with a minimum grade of B in all sections;
- TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
- PTE Academic with a min score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking, and 65 overall.
Civil Engineer ' Responsibilities '
- Develop designs and layouts for infrastructure such as highways, bridges, buildings, drainage systems, and water supply networks.
- Use advanced design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, STAAD Pro, Revit, etc.) to create accurate project blueprints and structural models.
- Conduct soil testing, topographic surveys, and environmental assessments to evaluate site conditions and project viability.
- Analyze data to recommend the most suitable materials, methods, and designs.
- Oversee construction projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to design specifications, budgets, and schedules.
- Coordinate with contractors, architects, surveyors, and government authorities for smooth project execution.
- Analyze loads, stresses, and environmental factors to ensure structures are stable, safe, and compliant with regulations.
- Implement quality control and safety protocols throughout the construction process.
- Prepare project cost estimates, manage resources, and monitor expenses to maintain cost efficiency.
Why Choose CDRforAustralia?
All Career Episodes, Summary Statements, and CPD are composed based on the Engineers Australia (EA) guidelines and are thoroughly checked with regard to originality and compliance. We convert your field work experience and project data in such a way that they are converted into competency-based reports that showcase your professional engineering skills.
We have helped hundreds of Civil Engineers to successfully migrate to Australia with positive EA assessments and successful migration process. Your engineering capabilities should be given worldwide recognition. You will be offered a well-structured, EA-approved CDR enabling you to reach your career objective in Australia.
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