Engineering Fields
Explore CDR guidance by engineering discipline, with ANZSCO context kept visible and OSCA treated as an additional occupation reference where relevant.
Choose your engineering discipline
Each guide explains how the discipline is commonly positioned in CDR writing, what evidence matters, and how occupation-code references should be handled carefully.
ANZSCO / OSCA ref 131231
Engineering Manager
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates engineering and technical operations for organisations and projects.
ANZSCO / OSCA ref 243131
Chemical Engineer
Designs and develops chemical process systems for commercial production, safety, quality and environmental performance.
ANZSCO / OSCA ref 243133
Materials Engineer
Investigates and develops materials used in products, structures and industrial systems.
ANZSCO / OSCA ref 243231
Civil Engineer
Plans, designs, organises and oversees civil infrastructure including buildings, roads, water systems and public works.
ANZSCO / OSCA ref 243232
Geotechnical Engineer
Analyses soil, rock and groundwater conditions for safe foundations, slopes, tunnels and earthworks.
ANZSCO / OSCA ref 243234
Structural Engineer
Designs and analyses structures to ensure strength, stability, safety and serviceability.
ANZSCO / OSCA ref 243331
Electrical Engineer
Designs, develops and supervises electrical systems, equipment, generation and distribution solutions.
ANZSCO / OSCA ref 243431
Electronics Engineer
Designs and develops electronic circuits, devices, communication equipment and control systems.
ANZSCO / OSCA ref 243531
Industrial Engineer
Analyses and improves production, logistics, quality and organisational systems.
ANZSCO / OSCA ref 243532
Mechanical Engineer
Designs, develops, installs and maintains machines, mechanical systems and thermal equipment.
ANZSCO / OSCA ref 243235
Transport Engineer
Plans and designs transport infrastructure and systems for safe, efficient movement of people and goods.
ANZSCO / OSCA ref 243533
Plant or Production Engineer
Plans and manages manufacturing equipment, production processes and plant operations.
ANZSCO / OSCA ref 243631
Mining Engineer
Plans and directs extraction of minerals, excluding petroleum, with attention to safety, productivity and environmental control.
ANZSCO / OSCA ref 243632
Petroleum Engineer
Plans and manages exploration, extraction and production of oil and gas resources.
ANZSCO / OSCA ref 243933
Biomedical Engineer
Applies engineering principles to healthcare technology, medical devices and clinical systems.
ANZSCO / OSCA ref 243934
Engineering Technologist
Applies and adapts engineering technology to practical design, implementation and operational problems.
ANZSCO / OSCA ref 243935
Environmental Engineer
Develops engineering solutions for environmental protection, pollution control, waste and sustainable systems.
ANZSCO / OSCA ref 243999
Engineering Professionals nec
Covers engineering professionals not elsewhere classified who apply specialist engineering knowledge.
ANZSCO / OSCA ref 272331
Telecommunications Engineer
Designs and manages telecommunications networks, systems and services.
ANZSCO / OSCA ref 313131
Civil Engineering Draftsperson
Prepares civil engineering drawings, plans and documentation from engineering design information.
ANZSCO / OSCA ref 313132
Civil Engineering Technician
Supports civil engineers with testing, drafting, inspections and technical project activities.
ANZSCO / OSCA ref 313231
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
Prepares electrical drawings, diagrams and technical documentation.
ANZSCO / OSCA ref 313232
Electrical Engineering Technician
Supports electrical engineering design, testing, installation and maintenance work.
ANZSCO / OSCA ref 314133
Telecommunications Field Engineer
Installs, tests and maintains telecommunications networks and field equipment.