Civil & environmental engineering careers
Careers in Civil & Environmental Engineering & Surveying are diverse and in-demand across Australia. Engineers in this field are among the in the country. It鈥檚 one of only two professions to buck the gender pay gap trend found in the starting salaries. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), data from 2018 revealed that the starting salaries for women were even higher than men, making a career in Civil and Environmental Engineering rewarding for all graduates.
Civil and environmental engineers are employed in a variety of industries, including construction, design, specialist consulting, scientific and technical services, transport and all levels of government. They acquire skills in engineering and technology, building and construction, sustainable design and project management, to name a few.
Our recent graduates have been at the forefront of the significant investment in infrastructure in Sydney. Many of our students can be seen working on the major road and rail projects in Sydney. A look at our leading graduates from the last four years showed they followed many different career paths however infrastructure development was a leading driver of employment.