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Geological Engineer
Alternative Titles:
Geotechnical Engineer
Geological engineers identify and try to solve problems
involving soil, rock and groundwater, and design structures in
and below the ground, using the principles of earth science.
Geological engineers may perform the following tasks:
- investigate the engineering feasibility of planned new
developments involving soil, rock and groundwater
- plan and undertake site investigations for proposed
major engineering works such as bridges, dams and tunnels
- design measures to correct land contamination and
salination
- design major structures in rock such as tunnels,
basements and shafts
- supervise the construction and performance of major
engineering works involving the ground
- work out strategies to control landslides and areas of
potential instability
- act as consultants or researchers, carrying out studies
in any of the above fields of activity
- act in managerial positions and be responsible for
coordination of multi-disciplinary study teams, staff
recruitment and matters of work organisation
- perform computer analyses, use computer databases and
generate computer-aided designs.
Geological engineering includes a number of ground
engineering specialities such as geotechnical engineering,
land remediation, rock mechanics, groundwater hydrology and
engineering geology.
Geological engineers may work with other professionals
pooling their expertise to solve particular problems. For
example, they may work with environmental scientists,
geologists and hydrologists on solving land degradation,
groundwater and salination problems; with civil engineers in
the design and construction of better transportation links; or
with mining engineers in designing open-cut and underground
mines, and on rehabilitation works on completion of mining.
Outdoor work is an essential aspect of geological
engineering investigations. Geological engineers typically
spend up to half of their working hours on field
investigations and supervising construction of their designs.
Required Skills - Geological Engineer
- interested in technical and engineering work
- willing to adhere to safety requirements
- able to identify, analyse and solve problems
- good oral and written communication skills
- aptitude for computing and design
- practical and creative
- able to work without supervision
- able to accept responsibility
- able to work in a team
- able to work independently
- enjoy working outdoors, sometimes in remote locations
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