OSCA 243236 ANZSCO 233299

Water Engineer

Design, plan and manage water supply, drainage, irrigation, flood mitigation and hydraulic engineering systems. OSCA 243236 is a newly classified occupation; previously categorised under Civil Engineering Professionals nec (ANZSCO 233299).

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	243236
ANZSCO Code	233299
Skill Level	Level Level 1
Assessing Authority	Engineers Australia
Assessment Type	CDR Required
Discipline Group	243 Engineering Professionals

Main Tasks

Designing water supply, distribution and storage infrastructure
Planning stormwater drainage and flood mitigation systems for urban and rural areas
Conducting hydraulic modelling and flood risk analysis
Designing irrigation schemes, canals and water distribution networks
Assessing water quality and environmental impacts of hydraulic infrastructure
Managing river engineering, dam safety and waterway rehabilitation projects
Preparing hydrological studies and water resource management plans

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 Water Engineer

Water Engineers design and manage systems for the supply, treatment, distribution and disposal of water resources. They work on projects including water treatment plants, irrigation schemes, stormwater management, flood mitigation infrastructure and pipelines, ensuring communities have reliable access to clean water while protecting the natural environment.

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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