Civil Engineering Draftsperson is an occupation that requires the ability to create detailed drawings and plans of civil engineering projects. This occupation is currently on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List, meaning those who do this job can be eligible for state sponsorship and Australian permanent residency.

Civil engineering draftspersons are responsible for assisting in the research, design, construction, operations, and maintenance of civil engineering projects. Their duties include using mechanical drawings or blueprints to help civil engineers plan, sketch and design these projects. Draftspersons also help with surveying sites for accuracy in order to correctly map out roads or other infrastructure.

Those interested in becoming a Civil Engineering Draftsperson must have a good understanding of mathematics and science since they will often be working with equations related to their work. They must also have excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members such as engineers or supervisors. An understanding of computer aided design (CAD) software will also be beneficial when it comes to creating detailed plans and designs for projects.