Geological Engineer
- Explore the Earth's depths to ensure safe and sustainable resource extraction.
- Play a crucial role in developing safe mining practices and protecting the environment.
- Combine engineering and geology to innovate in resource location and extraction.
💰 Earn $98K-$159K
📚 Bachelor Degree
Overview
Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs.Scoop
Good (Increasing by 1-5%)
Day-to-Day
- Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel.
- Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
- Select or develop mineral location, extraction, and production methods, based on factors such as safety, cost, and deposit characteristics.
- Select locations and plan underground or surface mining operations, specifying processes, labor usage, and equipment that will result in safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction of minerals and ores.
- Prepare schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Influencing or leading others
- Thinking and problem solving
- Working with my hands
You are skilled in 💫
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Science
- Speaking
- Writing
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Having freedom
- Job security
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Geological Engineer
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