Hydraulic Designer

A Hydraulic Designer creates plans for plumbing systems used in a range of settings. You might work on domestic projects or specialise in commercial or industrial work. Hydraulic Designers might develop systems for rainwater distribution or waste treatment or you might specialise in solar and non-solar heated water systems or gas reticulation. You might also work on stormwater and roof drainage systems.

Hydraulic Designers should have strong analytical skills and be able to come up with solutions to a range of plumbing problems. You’ll need to be able to work as part of a team and communicate well with colleagues and clients. Hydraulic Designers should be organised and able to work on multiple projects at once.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $91,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a hydraulic designer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Environmental Engineering)

On Campus
4 years
$31,400 - $38,420
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPC40920

Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Hydraulic services design)

Blended
24 months
$9,645 - $12,882
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plumber Hydraulic Designer Draftsperson
CPC50520

Diploma of Fire Systems Design

Blended, On Campus
24 months
$6,650 - $24,660
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPCPRF4011

Design and Size Roof Drainage Systems

On Campus
12 weeks
$580
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPCPMS4011

Design, Size and Lay Out Heating and Cooling Systems

On Campus
20 weeks
$840
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPCPWT4011

Design and Size Heated and Cold-Water Services and Systems

On Campus
8 weeks
$630
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hydraulic Designer Plumber CAD Designer
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