Civil Engineering Draftsperson

As a Civil Engineering Draftsperson, you prepare detailed drawings and plans for civil engineering work. You support other civil engineering professionals.

Help prepare plans for drainage, water supply, sewage reticulation systems, roads, airports, dams and other structures.

Income Guide

$100,000

Desirable Skills

Planning projects • Using design software • Solving problems • Keeping things organised

A typical day may involve:

  • Preparing sketches, charts, tabulations, plans and designs for Civil Engineering works

Qualifications

  • Cert IV Civil Construction Design
  • Diploma of Civil Construction Design
  • Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

Career Pathways

  • Senior Civil Draftsperson
  • Design Technician
  • Project Engineer
  • Design Manager
  • Engineering Consultant
  • Business Owner (Contractors Licence)

“Civil engineering draftspersons bring designs to life — turning concepts into the detailed plans that build our communities.”

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