Home/Occupations/Engineers
Engineers

Engineering your way to Australian PR.

Civil, mechanical, electrical and chemical engineers are consistently in demand across every Australian state — with a well-trodden path to permanent residence.

Assessing Authority
Engineers Australia
Visa List
MLTSSL
Median Salary
$105,000
Typical Range
$85k – $135k
Your Pathway

From qualification to PR.

Most engineers assess through Engineers Australia's Competency Demonstration Report or Washington Accord recognition, then pursue GSM (189/190/491) or employer sponsorship (482/186) if already holding a job offer.

We manage the assessment, points strategy and visa lodgement end to end.

Start My Engineering PR Case
Skills Assessment
Engineers Australia CDR or Accord pathway.
GSM Pathways
189, 190 and 491 — points-tested PR.
Employer Sponsored
482/186 for engineers with a job offer.
Frequently Asked

Engineer PR questions

Which engineering disciplines qualify?+
Civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, mining, industrial and software engineering all appear on the MLTSSL. We confirm your exact occupation code before starting.
Do I need a Washington Accord-recognised degree?+
It simplifies things, but it's not mandatory — engineers with other qualifications can assess via the Competency Demonstration Report, documenting their skills against the required standard.
Related Resources

Other pathways to explore

Skills Assessment
All assessing authorities, by profession.
General Skilled Migration
189, 190 and 491 — points-tested PR.
All Occupations
Browse every profession we place.