geological engineer
Geological engineers apply geological knowledge for the assessment of sites, soils, slope stability, sediments and other observable characteristics in the Earth. They integrate this information in the planning and development of projects in those places. They assess and answer questions concerning the geological characteristics of soils by performing research and experiments on the sites aimed to be intervened.
Also called: geological technology engineering specialist, geological technology engineering consultant, geotechnical engineer, geologic engineer, geological technology engineer, geological technology engineering expert, geological technology engineering adviser, construction geologist
- 20
- essential skills
- 25
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 2142
- ISCO-08 group
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Essential skills
20- adjust engineering designs
- advise on building matters
- approve engineering design
- assess environmental impact
- civil engineering
- engineering principles
- engineering processes
- ensure compliance with safety legislation
- environmental design
- environmental legislation
- execute feasibility study
- geographic information systems
- geological time scale
- geology
- mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products
- monitor geotechnical structures
- perform sample testing
- perform scientific research
- technical drawings
- use technical drawing software
Optional skills
25- advise on construction materials
- advise on geology for mineral extraction
- advise on waste management procedures
- apply digital mapping
- assess financial viability
- collect geological data
- collect samples for analysis
- conduct field work
- conduct land surveys
- develop geological databases
- examine geochemical samples
- geochemistry
- geography
- geophysics
- impact of geological factors on mining operations
- interpret geophysical data
- nuclear energy
- oversee construction project
- perform computer analyses of geotechnical structures
- prepare geological map sections
- provide information on geological characteristics
- soil science
- study aerial photos
- use CAD software
- use geographic information systems
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