ANZSCO 233214
Structural Engineer
Structural Engineers design and verify load-bearing systems in buildings, bridges and industrial structures. Assessors read these CDRs closely for load path reasoning, code selection and the judgement behind your member sizing — modelling software output alone is never enough.
- Assessing authority
- Engineers Australia
- Occupational category
- Professional Engineer
- Occupation list
- MLTSSL
- Indicative salary
- 100k – 175k
Quick answer
Who assesses ANZSCO 233214 Structural Engineer?
Engineers Australia assesses ANZSCO 233214 Structural Engineer at Professional Engineer level. The occupation has been listed on the MLTSSL, supporting subclass 189, 190, 491, 482, 186 pathways. Indicative Australian salaries run from AUD 100,000 to AUD 175,000.
Visa pathways for Structural Engineer
Subclasses this occupation has supported, subject to the current occupation list and each state's own nomination criteria.
- Subclass 189
- Subclass 190
- Subclass 491
- Subclass 482
- Subclass 186
Occupation lists change. Verify on the current skilled occupation list before lodging.
Career episode angles that work for Structural Engineer
Three distinct, non-overlapping directions. Pick projects where you can show your own calculations, decisions and their consequences.
- 1
A building or bridge frame you analysed and sized, showing load combinations and the governing case
- 2
A retrofit, strengthening or defect investigation where you diagnosed the cause and designed the remedy
- 3
A design you changed after a peer review, clash or constructability issue, and the engineering trade-off you made
Technical content assessors look for
- AS/NZS 1170 loading codes
- AS 3600, AS 4100, AS 1720
- ETABS / SAP2000 / SPACE GASS
- Finite element modelling
- Connection design
- Seismic & wind assessment
Mistakes specific to this occupation
Presenting software results with no hand-check or verification
Only describing what the team designed
No mention of standards, only of the software used
Structural Engineer salary in Australia
Market demand: Very high
Indicative planning range assembled from published market data and recruiter guides. See our engineer salary guide for discipline and experience breakdowns.
ANZSCO 233214 — frequently asked questions
Who assesses ANZSCO 233214 Structural Engineer?
Engineers Australia is the assessing authority for ANZSCO 233214 Structural Engineer. Engineers Australia assesses this occupation against the Stage 1 competency standard, normally through a Competency Demonstration Report unless your qualification is accredited or accord-recognised.
Is Structural Engineer on the skilled occupation list?
ANZSCO 233214 Structural Engineer has been listed on the MLTSSL, which supports the subclass 189, 190, 491, 482, 186 pathways. Occupation lists are revised by legislative instrument — verify the current status on the Department of Home Affairs website before lodging an EOI or visa application.
What salary can a Structural Engineer expect in Australia?
Indicative salaries for Structural Engineer in Australia range from AUD 100,000 to AUD 175,000 depending on experience, state and sector. Graduate roles start lower and senior or specialist roles exceed the upper figure.
What should a Structural Engineer write career episodes about?
Choose projects where you personally performed engineering analysis or design. For Structural Engineer, strong episodes cover a building or bridge frame you analysed and sized, showing load combinations and the governing case; a retrofit, strengthening or defect investigation where you diagnosed the cause and designed the remedy; and a design you changed after a peer review, clash or constructability issue, and the engineering trade-off you made.
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