该专业解决社会对矿产资源的需求，以及以可持续和负责任的方式生产和加工这些资源所带来的管理，健康，安全和环境影响。采矿工程包括矿产资源的勘探，开采，加工，运输，销售，销售和利用。专业人士精通采矿和地质学，并且适用于采矿业的土木，电气和机械工程原理。采矿工程计划旨在培养能够设计和管理现代露天和/或地下煤炭，金属和/或非金属采矿作业的专业人员。我们的部门设有最先进的实验室，包括岩石力学，矿井通风，矿物加工和露天采矿实验室。<br> <br>大多数毕业生都可以在采矿业务的管理或技术职位上找到工作，包括露天和地下采
This major addresses society's needs for mineral resources and the management, health, safety and environmental impacts associated with producing and processing these resources in a sustainable and responsible way. Mining engineering includes exploration, extraction, processing, transportation, marketing, sales and utilization of mineral resources. Professionals are well-versed in mining and geology and also in the principles of civil, electrical and mechanical engineering as they apply to the mining industry. The Mining Engineering program is designed to produce a professional capable of designing and managing a modern surface and/or underground coal, metal and/or non-metal mining operations. Our Department features state-of-the-art laboratories, including rock mechanics, mine ventilation, mineral processing and surface mining labs.<br><br>Most graduates obtain employment in either management or technical track positions at mining operations, including surface and underground, coal, metal and non-metal. Some work for equipment manufacturers, government agencies and consulting companies. Most find employment at mines across the U.S., however, a number of students have taken positions abroad in locations including Australia, Canada and Brazil. Graduates also have pursued graduate degrees in mining engineering at WVU and other institutions, while others have obtained law degrees or MBAs.