Geotechnical Engineer - ANZSCO 233212
- Assessment Authorities: Engineers Australia
Geotechnical Engineer plans, directs and conducts survey work to analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures, and designs above and below ground foundations. Registration or licensing may be required.
Geological engineers may perform the following tasks:
- investigate the engineering feasibility of planned new developments involving soil, rock and groundwater
- plan and undertake site investigations for proposed major engineering works such as bridges, dams and tunnels
- design measures to correct land contamination and salination
- design major structures in rock such as tunnels, basements and shafts
- perform computer analyses, use computer databases and generate computer-aided designs
- work out strategies to control landslides and areas of potential instability
- supervise the construction and performance of major engineering works involving excavation and/or exploration
- act as consultants or researchers, carrying out studies in any of the above fields of activity
- act in managerial positions and be responsible for coordination of multidisciplinary study teams, staff recruitment and matters of work organisation.
This occupation belongs to Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). MLTSSL is the occupational demand list which is in high demand across various states and territories of Australia.
If your occupation is on MTSSL, you may be eligible to apply for the following visa subclasses:
- Skilled independent ( Subclass189)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - Family nominated
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - State or Territory nominated
- Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)- Direct Entry and Temporary Residence Transition streams
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- Training visa (subclass 407)
- Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)– Graduate Work
- Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) Medium-term stream
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 494)
Are you Eligible to Live and Work in Australia as a Geotechnical Engineer?
The assessment authority for this occupation is Engineers Australia and depending on your circumstances, there are five pathways available for migration skills assessment of your engineering degree.
You are required to receive a positive assessment for your qualifications and work experience from Engineers Australia if you are planning to migrate to Australia through skill migration program.
All applicants applying to have their skills assessed by Engineers Australia are required to provide evidence of their English language competency by sitting for an English language test unless exempted.
Click here to read further information regarding the process of assessment by Engineers Australia.
If you wish to check your eligibility to migrate permanently to Australia as a Geotechnical Engineer, please fill out the below assessment form. The assessment is free. After submitting the form, a registered migration consultant will look into the information and advise you of the outcome of the assessment via your email address.
