geological engineer

Code 2142.1.4

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.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • technical drawings
  • geological time scale
  • geology
  • civil engineering
  • environmental legislation
  • engineering principles
  • engineering processes
  • mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products
  • geographic information systems

Skills and competences

  • perform sample testing
  • approve engineering design
  • execute feasibility study
  • ensure compliance with safety legislation
  • perform scientific research
  • adjust engineering designs
  • use technical drawing software

Transversal competences

  • advise on building matters
  • assess environmental impact

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences