Structural Engineer (ANZSCO 233214): code, lists, and assessment

Structural Engineer, ANZSCO 233214

Structural Engineer is ANZSCO code 233214, skill level 1. The job covers analysing the static properties of structures, testing the behaviour and durability of construction materials, and designing and supervising construction across all structure types. That is the ABS ANZSCO 2022 definition.

Structural Engineering sits within the Civil Engineering Professionals group (2332) alongside other civil engineering roles.

Who assesses this occupation?

The assessing authority for Structural Engineer is listed on the Structural Engineer occupation page. Check that page for the current authority, because assessment bodies and their scope can change. We list the live detail there with a source date.

Which skilled migration lists does it appear on?

Structural Engineer (233214) currently sits on two Australian lists and is relevant for New Zealand skilled pathways.

Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL): This list supports the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) and related programs. Check the current CSOL at Home Affairs for the live entry.

Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL): Inclusion here opens pathways including subclass 189 and 190 employer-sponsored and points-tested visas. See the MLTSSL at Home Affairs.

Being on CSOL or MLTSSL means the occupation is eligible for those visa subclasses. It is not the same as a shortage rating. The 2025 Occupation Shortage List carries the current shortage rating for Structural Engineer: see the occupation page for that read.

New Zealand: The occupation page shows the current NZ Green List status and tier. Check there for the live position.

Always verify the current list status on the official source before you rely on it. Lists are updated and occupations move.

Common near-miss codes

Two codes sit close to 233214 and are worth ruling out before you settle on Structural Engineer.

Civil Engineer (233211): Civil Engineers work across the broader civil infrastructure scope, including roads, drainage, and municipal works. Structural Engineers focus specifically on load-bearing structures and their material properties.

Geotechnical Engineer (233212): Geotechnical Engineers specialise in soil, rock, and subsurface conditions as they affect construction. If your work is soil and foundation analysis rather than above-ground structure design, this code may be the closer match.

If you are unsure which code fits your work, the distinction matters for assessment. Picking the wrong code can affect your outcome.

Find your exact code

Browse all ANZSCO codes to confirm yours, or search the Civil Engineering Professionals group (2332) to compare related roles.

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