Geological engineers
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.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 1
Skill Level
QC, AB, SK
Top Provinces
What They Do
- 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.
Qualifications
- checkA bachelor's degree in geological engineering or in a related discipline is required.
- checkA master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.
- checkLicensing 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.).
- checkEngineers 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.
Market Outlook by Province
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Good for geological engineers (NOC 21331) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about geological engineers in Quebec: Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Geological engineers mainly work in the following sectors: Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 64%Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 12%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8% 71% of geological engineers work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.6% of geological engineers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 76% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 24% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: 45% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 52% compared to 11% for all occupations
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Outlook
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Good for geological engineers (NOC 21331) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about geological engineers in Alberta: Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Geological engineers mainly work in the following sectors: Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 73%Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 14% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 95% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 5% compared to 20% for all occupations72% of geological engineers work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.11% of geological engineers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 78% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 22% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: 54% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 44% compared to 9% for all occupations
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Outlook
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for geological engineers (NOC 21331) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about geological engineers in Saskatchewan: Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Geological engineers mainly work in the following sectors: Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 92% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations85% of geological engineers work all year, while 15% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.8% of geological engineers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 85% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 15% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: 52% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 44% compared to 7% for all occupations
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8 active roles · Vancouver, BC · Markham, ON
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7 active roles · Kirkland Lake, ON · Toronto, ON
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7 active roles · Yellowknife, NT · Calgary, AB
AECOM
7 active roles · Burnaby, BC · Rouyn-Noranda, QC
Stantec
5 active roles · Edmonton, AB · Quebec City, QC
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Search Geological engineersarrow_forwardCore Competencies
Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving
to plan, develop and co-ordinate programs of geotechnical, geological, geophysical and geohydrological data acquisition, analysis and mapping
Evaluation and Systems Analysis
to provide recommendations on the suitability of locations for civil engineering, mining and oil and gas projects
Mathematical Reasoning and Numerical Ability
to perform quantitative analysis of seismic and other geological data
Categorization Flexibility and Information Ordering
to synthesize results of studies on ground-water flow and contamination to develop guidelines for site selection, treatment and construction
Attention to Detail
to precisely work to design, develop and implement computer applications for geophysics, geochemistry, geology, mapping and related fields
Knowledge in Geological Resources
to understand the principles and methods guiding rock excavation, pressure grouting and hydraulic-channel erosion control to support construction and civil engineering projects
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