Ausbildung career
Technical Constructor – Civil Engineering, Transport Routes and Landscape Construction Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Bautechnische/r Konstrukteur/in - Tief-, Verkehrswege- und Landschaftsbau
The training to become a Technical Constructor in Civil Engineering is a forward-looking 3-year vocational program in industry and trade. It replaces the previous job title of Construction Draftsperson and focuses on planning and construction in civil engineering, transport routes, and landscape construction. The modernized training regulation comes into effect on August 1, 2026.
What you do
- Creating technical drawings and plans using CAD software
- Performing calculations for dimensions and material requirements
- Implementing design specifications for infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, pipelines, green spaces)
- Collaborating with engineers and architects on project development
- Checking plans for feasibility, compliance with standards and regulations
- Preparing documentation, bills of quantities, and material estimations
- Applying Building Information Modeling (BIM) for structural modeling
Requirements
- Good spatial reasoning and technical understanding
- Strong interest in construction, infrastructure, and environmental design
- Diligence, precision, and an eye for detail
- Good mathematical and physics skills
- Ability to work accurately with computers and specialized software (CAD, BIM)
- Teamwork and strong communication skills for collaborating with colleagues
- At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Mittlerer Schulabschluss/Realschulabschluss)
Career prospects
- 1Specialization in various fields (e.g., bridge construction, landscape architecture)
- 2Further training to become a certified technician (e.g., Construction Technician)
- 3Studying civil engineering at a university of applied sciences (with appropriate higher education entrance qualification)
- 4Taking on team or project management roles in planning offices or construction companies
- 5Self-employment as a freelance constructor/draftsperson
Open positions
There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.
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Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.
How much do you earn in a Technical Constructor – Civil Engineering, Transport Routes and Landscape Construction Ausbildung in Germany?
Usually 900 to 1,200 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.
What German level do I need for a Technical Constructor – Civil Engineering, Transport Routes and Landscape Construction Ausbildung?
Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Technical Constructor – Civil Engineering, Transport Routes and Landscape Construction Ausbildung?
Good spatial reasoning and technical understanding; Strong interest in construction, infrastructure, and environmental design; Diligence, precision, and an eye for detail; Good mathematical and physics skills.
Where can I find open Technical Constructor – Civil Engineering, Transport Routes and Landscape Construction Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Technical Constructor – Civil Engineering, Transport Routes and Landscape Construction
Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.
Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.