Bautechnischer Konstrukteur/Bautechnische Konstrukteurin Fachrichtung Ingenieurbau

Construction technical designers specializing in civil engineering are trained in a dual system. Learning locations include the training company (usually planning offices, civil engineering companies, public administrations) with its offices and construction sites, and the Berufsschule (vocational school) classrooms. If companies cannot provide all required training content, parts of the training can be moved to inter-company training centers.

Special feature: A newly structured training occupation; training is possible from the 2026/2027 training year. Occupation type: A recognized Ausbildung (vocational training) occupation. Type of training: Dual training in industry and commerce (regulated by Ausbildungsverordnung). Training duration: 3 years. Learning locations: Training company and Berufsschule (vocational school) (dual training). What does one do in this profession? Construction technical designers specializing in civil engineering design civil engineering structures and components, and create scaled drawings, models, and plans. According to specifications from civil engineers, they produce floor plans and detailed drawings, e.g., for steel or reinforced concrete structures. They plan load-bearing structures and design walls and columns based on static calculations. They use CAD systems and digitally model the construction process with the help of BIM (Building Information Modeling). Where does one work? Employers: Construction technical designers specializing in civil engineering find employment...

Job title: Construction technical designer specializing in civil engineering. What does one do in this profession? Construction technical designers specializing in civil engineering design civil engineering structures and components, and create scaled drawings, models, and plans. According to specifications from civil engineers, they produce floor plans and detailed drawings, e.g., for steel or reinforced concrete structures. They plan load-bearing structures and design walls and columns based on static calculations. They use CAD systems and digitally model the construction process with the help of BIM (Building Information Modeling). Where does one work? Construction technical designers specializing in civil engineering find employment in planning offices, at building authorities, and in construction companies with their own planning department. Further professions: Professions related to architecture and construction technology, professions related to development, design, and CAD.

3 years

The training is carried out in parallel in the training company and the Berufsschule (vocational school). Vocational school classes take place on specific weekdays or in block form. Excerpt from the training framework plan and curriculum: 1st to 18th month of training: Training in the company and, if necessary, in inter-company courses: Conducting surveys, considering circular economy in the planning process, designing components and structures, preparing technical drawings, creating technical documents, implementing quality assurance measures. 1st and 2nd year of training: Training in the Berufsschule (vocational school) in the learning fields: Creating site plans, planning excavation pits, planning access roads and paths, documenting existing structures, designing floor plans of structures, designing earth-contacting components, model-based design of timber wall and roof structures, designing reinforced concrete beams, model-based design of stairs and ramps. Mid-term examination in the fourth half-year of training.

No costs are incurred for carrying out the training. The training company provides the necessary training materials for the operational part of the training and pays the examination fees. Unless otherwise regulated, trainees must bear the costs of learning materials for Berufsschule (vocational school) classes and for work clothing themselves. In addition, costs may arise if training locations are far from the place of residence. Funding opportunities: In certain life situations, trainees can receive Berufsausbildungsbeihilfe (vocational training allowance). Further information: Berufsausbildungsbeihilfe (BAB).

During this Ausbildung (vocational training), trainees will collect measurement data, document measurement and photo data, construct two- and three-dimensional components and structures, and create technical drawings using CAD systems. They will identify and consider static support systems, prepare position plans for static calculations, and apply construction rules specific to building materials, especially in timber, steel, and reinforced concrete construction. Considerations include building waterproofing and requirements from structural planning, thermal, sound, and fire protection. Construction processes, such as planning and execution, are modeled in digital information models, and model-based checks are performed. The training also imparts overarching knowledge, including the organization of the training company, the digitized working world, and environmental protection. In Berufsschule (vocational school), trainees will cover profession-specific learning fields (e.g., participating in construction planning, dimensioning reinforced concrete beams) and general subjects like German and economics/social studies.

Trainees should be prepared for the following conditions and requirements during this vocational training: In the company, practical collaboration (under guidance) is expected, involving evaluating measurement data or construction tender documents, creating scaled drawings on the computer or, if necessary, by hand, and preparing completed documents for presentations. The work environment typically involves screen work in offices and exposure to weather conditions on construction sites. Requirements include spatial reasoning and calculation skills (e.g., when creating, reading, and implementing sketches and drawings, calculating material requirements), drawing ability and dexterity (e.g., when creating scaled detail drawings, labeling construction plans), eye-hand coordination (e.g., when taking measurements), and meticulousness (e.g., when creating precise and standard-compliant drawings). At the Berufsschule (vocational school), classes are held one or two days per week or as block instruction.

Auszubildende (vocational trainees) can complete parts of their training abroad. This can take place in various European countries, for example, as an international internship within the scope of the additional qualification "Europaassistent/in." The duration is at least 3 weeks, and a secondary school leaving certificate (mittlerer Bildungsabschluss) is a prerequisite. Further information on the additional qualification "Europaassistent/in" is available.

The Ausbildungsvergütung (vocational training allowance) for a dual Ausbildung (dual vocational training) is paid by the training company and, for companies bound by collective agreements, is determined by collective bargaining agreements. Trainees must be granted an appropriate allowance. If the training takes place in a school-based form (e.g., at a Berufsfachschule or as a Berufsgrundbildungsjahr (BGJ) in the 1st year of training), no training allowance is paid. Example gross monthly allowances provided by BERUFENET: For the construction industry in the new Bundesländer (federal states) (excluding Berlin): 1st year: 1,122 €, 2nd year: 1,351 €, 3rd year: 1,610 €. For the construction industry in the old Bundesländer (excluding Berlin): 1st year: 1,122 €, 2nd year: 1,351 €, 3rd year: 1,610 €. For the construction industry in Berlin: 1st year: 1,122 €, 2nd year: 1,351 €, 3rd year: 1,610 €. For engineering, architecture, and planning offices: 1st year: 857 € to 903 €, 2nd year: 1,059 € to 1,113 €, for the 3rd year, please check BERUFENET.

In-depth knowledge in the following school subjects is a good prerequisite for successful Ausbildung (vocational training): Manual Arts/Technology: Technical drawing, e.g., to create formwork or construction drawings; Mathematics: e.g., to calculate the load-bearing capacity of a structure; Physics: e.g., to understand and implement building physics requirements, such as those related to statics and building material properties.

The additional qualification "Europaassistent/in" is aimed at Auszubildende (vocational trainees) with at least a secondary school leaving certificate (mittlerer Bildungsabschluss). It expands the initial training with intercultural competencies and offers trainees the opportunity to improve foreign language skills. For this, trainees attend additional Berufsschule (vocational school) classes, e.g., in European Commercial and Economic Law, and complete a several-week internship abroad. The responsible chamber (IHK) provides further information.

The following Ausbildung (vocational training) alternatives are available for the profession of Bautechnische/r Konstrukteur/in (Construction Technical Designer) in the field of Civil Engineering: In the area of Architecture and Construction Technology, Bautechnischer Konstrukteur/Bautechnische Konstrukteurin specializing in Architecture, State-certified Bautechnischer Assistent/Bautechnische Assistentin (Construction Technical Assistant), Bautechnischer Konstrukteur/Bautechnische Konstrukteurin specializing in Civil, Traffic Route, and Landscape Engineering. Commonality: creating construction technical drawings, adhering to construction technical specifications. In the area of Development, Construction, and CAD, Technischer Produktdesigner/Technische Produktdesignerin (Technical Product Designer) specializing in Machine and Plant Construction, Technischer Produktdesigner/Technische Produktdesignerin specializing in Product Design and Construction, Technischer Systemplaner/Technische Systemplanerin (Technical System Planner) specializing in Electrical Systems, Technischer Systemplaner/Technische Systemplanerin specializing in Steel and Metal Construction Technology.

In 1938, the profession of Bauzeichner (Construction Drafter) was first officially recognized by the state. In 1986, the Ausbildung (vocational training) was reorganized into three specializations: 'Building Construction including Interior Design', 'Civil Engineering', and 'Civil, Road, and Landscape Engineering'. In the same year, the Ausbildung was reorganized according to the Berufsbildungsgesetz (Vocational Training Act), modernizing training content such as computer-aided drawing and construction. In 2002, technological innovations in EDP, modern information and communication techniques, and expanded environmental protection regulations were considered. The specialization 'Building Construction including Interior Design' was renamed 'Architecture'. In 2020, the Berufsbildungsgesetz (BBiG) and the Handwerksordnung (HWO) were amended, introducing a minimum Ausbildung (vocational training) allowance and expanding the possibility of completing Ausbildung in Teilzeit (part-time). In 2024, the Berufsbildungsvalidierungs- und -digitalisierungsgesetz came into force, with adjustments to the BBiG and HWO.

The Ausbildung (vocational training) for the profession of Bauzeichner (Construction Drafter) is being reorganized. The future job title will be Bautechnischer Konstrukteur (Construction Technical Designer). The modernized Ausbildung (vocational training) regulation will come into effect on August 1, 2026. Bautechnischer Konstrukteur/Bautechnische Konstrukteurin specializing in Civil Engineering is a recognized 3-year Ausbildung (vocational training) profession in industry and trade.

Degree Title: Bautechnischer Konstrukteur/Bautechnische Konstrukteurin - Specialization in Civil Engineering.

Improving opportunities with additional qualifications: Future Bautechnische Konstrukteur/Konstrukteurin in Civil Engineering can gain a good starting position by acquiring additional qualifications during their Ausbildung (vocational training), for example, in European Commercial and Economic Law through the additional qualification 'Europaassistent/Europaassistentin' (European Assistant). Finding the right employment: After their Ausbildung (vocational training), Bautechnische Konstrukteur/Konstrukteurin in Civil Engineering work in building authorities, civil engineering offices, and construction companies with their own planning departments. Securing employability: Through Anpassungsweiterbildung (adaptive further training), one can keep their specialized knowledge current, up-to-date, and expand it. The range of topics extends from Technical Drawing to Construction Technology. Advancing professionally: Aufstiegsweiterbildung (career advancement training) helps to advance professionally and achieve leadership positions. It is advisable to pursue further training.

In 2024, in the predecessor profession of Bauzeichner (Construction Drafter), there were 2,139 Ausbildung (vocational training) starters in the industry and trade Ausbildung (vocational training) sector. 54 percent had Hochschulreife (university entrance qualification), 39 percent had a mittlerer Bildungsabschluss (intermediate school leaving certificate). 4 percent had a Hauptschulabschluss (basic school leaving certificate), and 1 percent could not present a Hauptschulabschluss. Ausbildung (vocational training) starters 2024 (in %): without Hauptschulabschluss (basic school leaving certificate)* [1.0%], Hauptschulabschluss (basic school leaving certificate)* [4.0%], mittlerer Bildungsabschluss (intermediate school leaving certificate) [39.0%], Hochschulreife (university entrance qualification) [54.0%], Other [2.0%]. *Depending on the Bundesland (federal state), also referred to as (Einfache) Berufsbildungsreife, Berufsreife, Erfolgreicher Abschluss der Mittelschule, Erster (allgemeinbildender) Schulabschluss. In the Handwerk (crafts) Ausbildung (vocational training) sector, there were 90 Ausbildung (vocational training) starters. 60 percent had a mittlerer Bildungsabschluss (intermediate school leaving certificate), 33 percent had Hochschulreife (university entrance qualification), and 7 percent had a Hauptschulabschluss (basic school leaving certificate).

There are legal regulations and recommendations for this vocational training (Ausbildung). These include the Ordinance on Vocational Training for Constructional Draftspersons (Bautechnikkonstrukteur-Ausbildungsverordnung - BautechKonAusbV) from September 3, 2025, and the Framework Curriculum for the occupation of Constructional Draftsperson (Bautechnischer Konstrukteur/Bautechnische Konstrukteurin), decided by the Conference of Education Ministers (Bildungsministerkonferenz) on March 28, 2025.

Legally, no specific prior education is required for this vocational training (Ausbildung).