How to become a Civil Engineering Technician

Conducts tests of construction materials, prepares sketches and tabulations, and assists in estimating costs in support of Civil Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists.

Main tasks

• Prepares sketches, drawings and tabulations to assist in the design and planning of civil engineering projects
• Performs laboratory testing and analyses data from construction sites to support Civil Engineering Professionals
• Assists with the inspection, organisation and supervision of civil engineering works to ensure adherence to project timelines and compliance with engineering specifications and safety standards
• Assists with estimating quantities and costs of materials and labour required for civil engineering projects

Ways in

• TAFE and VET: Diploma of Civil Construction Management (RII50420); Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction (RII60620); Certificate III in Civil Construction (RII30920); Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations (RII30820); Certificate III in Civil Foundations (RII31220); Certificate III in Trenchless Technology (RII31619); Certificate IV in Civil Construction (RII40720); Certificate IV in Civil Construction Design (RII40820)
• Licence or registration: Registration or licensing may be required.

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

• Typical full-time pay: $89,960 a year
• About 16,000 people work in this job group now, and about 17,800 are projected by 2035. (+11.3%)
• AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.

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Questions people ask

How do I become a Civil Engineering Technician?

Ways in include: Diploma of Civil Construction Management; Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction.

How much does a Civil Engineering Technician earn in Australia?

Median full-time pay is $89,960 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Is a Civil Engineering Technician a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 11% by 2035, from about 16,000 to about 17,800 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become a Civil Engineering Technician?

Usually not. Only 22% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Diploma of Civil Construction Management; Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction.

Will AI change the work of a Civil Engineering Technician?

AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.

Sources

• Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04

Updated 2026-10-04