Geological engineers

NOC

21331

conduct studies to assess locations for civil engineering, mining and other projects; collect and analyze geological data, prepare reports and make recommendations.

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Geological engineers conduct geological and geotechnical studies to assess suitability of locations for civil engineering, mining and oil and gas projects; and plan, design, develop and supervise programs of geological data acquisition and analysis and the preparation of geological engineering reports and recommendations. They are employed in consulting engineering companies, electrical utilities, mining and petroleum companies and in government and research and educational institutions.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Plan, develop and coordinate programs of geotechnical, geological, geophysical or geohydrological data acquisition, analysis and mapping to assist in the development of civil engineering, mining, petroleum and waste management projects or for regional development

Analyze and prepare recommendations and reports for construction or improvements to foundations of civil engineering projects such as rock excavation, pressure grouting and hydraulic channel erosion control

Analyze and prepare recommendations and reports on settlement of buildings, stability of slopes and fills, and probable effects of landslides and earthquakes to support construction and civil engineering projects

Conduct theoretical and applied study of groundwater flow and contamination and develop prescriptions for site selection, treatment and construction

Plan, develop, coordinate and conduct theoretical and experimental studies in mining exploration, mine evaluation and feasibility studies relative to the mining industry

Conduct surveys and studies of ore deposits, ore reserve calculations and mine design

Design, develop and implement computer applications for geophysics, geochemistry, geology, mapping and related fields

Supervise technologists, technicians and other engineers and scientists.

Also Known As

geological engineer
geophysical engineer
hydrogeological engineer - engineering

Requirements

Employment Requirements

A bachelor's degree in geological engineering or in a related discipline is required.

A master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.

Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).

Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.

Provincial Regulation

Provincially Regulated: Yes

Regulation Body

Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick

Employment by Sex

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23.1%

Female

76.9%

Male

Employment by age

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0.0%

15-24

30.8%

25-34

23.1%

35-44

23.1%

45-54

23.1%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

0.0%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

0.0%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

100.0%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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84.6%

Professional, scientific and technical services

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15.4%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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Northeast

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Southeast

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Southwest

61.50%

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Northeast

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Southeast

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Southwest

$90,000

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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