OSCA 243935 ANZSCO 233915

Environmental Engineer

Apply engineering and environmental science principles to protect, restore and manage the natural environment. Develop solutions to problems including pollution control, waste management, water quality and land contamination.

Note on codes: OSCA 2024 (released December 2024) replaced ANZSCO in Australia. Both codes are listed as Engineers Australia continues referencing the ANZSCO number during the transition period. Source: ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0

Occupation Details

OSCA Code	243935
ANZSCO Code	233915
Skill Level	Level Level 1
Assessing Authority	Engineers Australia
Assessment Type	CDR Required
Discipline Group	2439 Other Engineering Professionals

Main Tasks

Conducting environmental impact assessments for development and infrastructure projects
Designing pollution control systems for air, water and soil contamination
Managing contaminated land investigations, risk assessment and remediation programs
Developing waste management and resource recovery strategies for industrial operations
Assessing and designing stormwater quality and erosion control measures
Preparing environmental management plans and monitoring programs
Liaising with regulators and preparing environmental approval submissions

English Language Requirements

IELTS	Overall 6, Speaking 7
OET	Grade B all sections
PTE Academic	Overall 65, Speaking 65
TOEFL iBT	Overall 93, Speaking 23

Minimum scores required for Engineers Australia CDR assessment. All band scores or sub-scores must meet the minimum.

About Environmental Engineer

Environmental Engineers develop and apply engineering solutions to protect and improve the natural environment, including air, water and land resources. They design systems for waste treatment and pollution control, conduct environmental impact assessments, manage contaminated site remediation, and work with regulatory agencies and communities to deliver sustainable infrastructure that minimises environmental harm.

Visa Eligibility

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This occupation appears on the relevant skilled occupation list, making holders eligible for subclass 189, 190, and/or 491 visas (subject to visa requirements and state nomination).

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