Civil Engineer

As a Civil Engineer, you plan and design infrastructure projects, such as roads, drainage systems, buildings, dams or wharves. You analyse sites to see if a construction project is feasible and use computer software to develop and communicate designs. Civil Engineers may also oversee the construction or operation of infrastructure.

Work is usually in an office, which may be located at a construction site. You’ll need strong skills in technology, mathematics and technical design.

Income Guide

$150,000

Desirable Skills

Thinking critically • Communicating clearly • Keeping things organised • Using tools & machinery • Maths and technology

A typical day may involve:

Talking with clients about project requirements, sites and plans
Determining construction methods, materials and quality standards
Preparing reports, working drawings and specifications, plans and procedures
Preparing cost estimates and evaluating the cost efficiency of projects
Organising labour and the delivery of materials and equipment
Submitting plans to relevant authorities for approval and sourcing building permits
Supervising construction to ensure structures are built correctly
Designing structures to ensure they are safe and can bear dynamic and static loads
Assessing travel flow and usage patterns based on population increases and future growth