Civil Engineer — occupation 233211
Civil Engineer (ANZSCO 233211) concerns the planning, design and delivery of civil infrastructure, including water systems, bridges and airports. Engineers Australia is the specified migration assessing authority. Your application should connect engineering study and technical decisions with the civil projects you have actually undertaken.
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Updated 2026-10-22 · General information · Official-source check 2026-10-22
Key facts
| ANZSCO code | 233211 |
|---|---|
| Assessing authority | Engineers Australia |
| Role focus | Civil infrastructure design, construction and operation |
| Visa eligibility | Check the current requirements and occupation list for the intended visa and stream. |
Who this is relevant to
This code may fit a civil engineering role, but the same ANZSCO group separately identifies structural, geotechnical and transport engineers. A construction-site title alone does not establish the right occupation; examine the technical focus and responsibility across your projects.
Requirements
Start with Engineers Australia’s qualification and pathway guidance. For a competency-based application, select examples that show your own civil engineering analysis and decisions. Confirm any registration or licensing requirements for the location and work you intend to perform as a separate step.
Process
- Compare civil duties with any more specialised engineering description relevant to your work.
- Check the recognition of your exact qualification and select the appropriate Engineers Australia pathway.
- Prepare evidence explaining your contribution to design, construction methods, technical constraints and project outcomes.
- Review visa-list, invitation or nomination requirements for the route you intend to use.
Common issues
A project description that only lists the employer’s infrastructure work may leave your personal engineering contribution unclear. Explain what you analysed, selected, checked or changed, and support employment periods with records appropriate to the assessment.
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