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What does a Geological Engineer do? Geological engineering integrates two disciplines — geology and engineering. Geologists study the earth — its origins, its composition, and its evolution. Engineers apply scientific principles to practical ends, such as in the design and construction of infrastructure and facilities. Geological engineers help find the best ways to use the earth's resources to solve technical problems in an environmentally sustainable manner. Geological engineers might solve problems associated with man-made structures in rock or soils such as dams, tunnels, roadways, and power plants. In addition, they may help mitigate naturally occurring phenomena such as floods, landslides, earthquakes and tsunamis or develop safe and environmentally sound subsurface openings for mineral extraction, energy storage and waste disposal or remediate polluted sites and restore contaminated aquifers. Geological Engineering is an interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate program offered by the College of Engineering in cooperation with the Department of Geology and Geophysics. Nearly all GLE graduates are eligible for a second major in geology and typically seek both P.E. and P.G. registration. Curriculum Overview A geological engineer might, for example, be hired to design or construct man-made structures in rock or soil or to help protect us from naturally occurring phenomena or to devise remediation of contaminated sites and groundwater. Geological engineers find employment with a wide variety of organizations including construction and mining companies, geotechnical and hydrogeological consulting firms, petroleum producers, government research laboratories, and federal and state environmental and water resource agencies. Common tasks undertaken by geological engineers include site reconnaissance, drilling and sampling, laboratory and field testing, field instrumentation and monitoring, and analysis and design. To prepare geological engineers to undertake such assignments, a rigorous curriculum of courses in basic sciences (mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry), geology/geophysics, engineering sciences/design, liberal studies, and communication arts is required. Geological Engineering Program: A Multidisciplinary Program (slide show)
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