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A Site Engineer coordinates work on civil engineering constructions. You might specialise in a particular type of project or be employed to oversee developments such as roads, bridges and pipelines. Site Engineers ensure work is progressing on time and monitor project costs. You’ll make sure equipment and materials are available when required.
Site Engineers should be organised and have strong multitasking skills. You’ll need to be a good communicator and be confident liaising with a range of stakeholders. Site Engineers require excellent technical skills and good analytical abilities. You’ll need to be a good problem solver and be able to work as part of a team.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Site Engineer.
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The Associate Degree of Engineering equips students with the skills necessary for a role as an engineering associate, focusing on principles relevant to testing, inspection, drawing, adaptation, commissioning, management, and operation of onsite equipment, plants, and systems. The course adopts a project-based learning approach, providing contextual learning opportunities. This method is tailored to produce graduates who are ready for the workplace, equipped with skills pertinent to the industry. .
Average duration: 24 months.
In Australia, a full time Site Engineer generally earns $2,020 per week ($105,040 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry is likely to see strong growth in employment numbers in coming years. There are currently 74,700 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Site Engineer. Site Engineers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re interested in a career as a Civil Designer, consider enrolling in a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours). This course explores topics such as sustainable design, engineering in society, engineering maths and physics, field investigation, modelling, structural design, stress and failure analysis, road and pavement engineering, structural theory, hydrology and hydraulics, concrete and steel structures and geotechnical engineering.
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Here are some potential career pathways within civil engineering and construction. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Civil Engineering and Construction
Apprentice Engineer
$960 weekly pay
Assistant Site Manager
$1,150 weekly pay
Engineering Tradesperson
Advanced Engineering Tradesperson
$1,800 weekly pay
Asset Engineer
$1,920 weekly pay
CAD Operator
Draftsperson
$1,830 weekly pay
Hydraulic Designer
$1,600 weekly pay
Structural Engineer
Civil Engineer
$2,020 weekly pay
Development Engineer
$1,730 weekly pay
Engineering Consultant
Forensic Engineer
$2,115 weekly pay
Geotechnical Engineer
$2,100 weekly pay
Naval Architect
Planning Engineer
$2,850 weekly pay
Research Engineer
$2,300 weekly pay
Site Engineer
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