ANZSCO 233212 Geotechnical Engineer
Geotechnical engineers study how soil and rock behave when subjected to pressure, particularly as it relates to the construction of structures. This includes analyzing the behavior of soil and rocks both above and below ground in relation to foundation design.
Skill Level: Level 1 or Equivalent
Skill Assessment Authority: Engineers Australia (EA) / Australian Institute of Management (AIM)

Specializations of Geotechnical Engineer
- Airfield Engineer Officer (Air Force)
- Hydraulics Engineer
On the Occupation List of Geotechnical 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 Geotechnical Engineer:
- 482 TSS Visa Short-Term List
Visa Provision for Geotechnical 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
Geotechnical engineers come in Civil Engineering Unit Group 2332 and are responsible for the planning, design, and oversight of a wide range of projects, including dams, bridges, pipelines, water, and gas supply systems, sewage systems, airports, and other geotechnical engineering projects. They often manage large construction projects and analyze the behavior and durability of various materials. Structural engineers, on the other hand, focus on the behavior of soil and rock under the pressure of planned structures and design structural foundations. They also play a role in transportation network planning and budgeting for projects.
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 2332
- 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: Structural 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.
Geotechnical Engineer ' Responsibilities '
- Design foundations (shallow and deep) for buildings, bridges, towers, and other structures.
- Recommend suitable foundation systems based on site conditions and load requirements.
- Assess slopes, embankments, and retaining structures for stability under varying environmental conditions.
- Evaluate settlement and consolidation characteristics of soils.Develop mitigation strategies for landslides and ground movement.
- Provide risk mitigation strategies for design and construction teams.Design and implement soil improvement methods (e.g., compaction, grouting, drainage systems, or reinforcement).
- Identify potential geological hazards such as liquefaction, erosion, or subsidence.
Why Choose CDRforAustralia?
Your skills as a Geotechnical Engineer would mean that all the structures, both skyscrapers and tunnels, are placed on firm ground. You must have a Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) highlighting your technical expertise, analytical skills and experience in the field to be gainfully recognized by Engineers Australia (EA) and migrate successfully. Our team of professionals is aware of the details of soil mechanics, foundation design, slope stability, and ground improvement – there will be no misunderstandings in your CDR that you have engineering experience on the job.
All the CDRs are authored in strict compliance with the Engineers Australia (EA) requirements and verified to be original in order to ensure complete compliance and authenticity. We put emphasis on your practical skills and experience, from site investigations to geotechnical risk analysis, on your capability to solve problems and make technical decisions. There are hundreds of Geotechnical Engineers who have managed to realize their migration aspirations by using our CDR writing and review services that are best suited and of high quality.