Civil engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with planning, designing and maintaining built infrastructure. Civil Engineers ensure big structures such as buildings, bridges and transportation systems are safe and functional. Civil Engineers need to consider things like cost and practicality, as well as a project's environmental impact. 

Learning areas/subjects

You may be interested in this occupation group if you enjoyed these learning areas at school:

  • Physics
  • Construction
  • Geography
  • Design and technology
  • Maths

Skills

  • Outdoor
  • Practical
  • Teamwork
  • Creative
  • Problem-solving

Civil engineering careers

Civil Engineer

Civil Engineers

Civil Engineers design, plan and manage construction projects, including dams, bridges, roads, airports, and water and sewer systems. They analyse soil and rock behaviour for building foundations, assess structural stability, test construction materials, plan transportation systems and manage construction budgets.

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Architecture And Urban Environment

Engineering Managers

Engineering Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the engineering and technical operations of organisations.

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Architecture And Urban Environment

Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians

Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians assist in civil engineering research, design, construction, operations and maintenance.

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What is humanitarian engineering?

Do you love problem-solving, travelling, working with people and making a difference? Then humanitarian engineering might be the career for you!

Humanitarian engineering sits across the engineering disciplines and shares a lot of DNA with civil engineering. It focuses on designing and implementing solutions to improve the wellbeing of vulnerable populations.

Humanitarian Engineers work collaboratively with communities, NGOs and governments to create sustainable and effective solutions in the face of challenges such as poverty, natural disasters and conflict.

Hear from women in civil engineering

Jessica Dennien

"Choose a career that you’ll enjoy!"

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Design Engineer

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Water Design Engineer

Ella Gross is a Water Design Engineer who loves problem-solving and making a difference. 

Video source: (c) STELR via MyFuture

Sustainability Manager

Hear about Davina Rooney's role as a Sustainability Manager at residential developer Stockland. 

Video source: STELR via MyFuture