作为地质工程专业的学生，​​您将参加针对地球以及对地球资源和居民的关心的课程，这些课程经常包括野外工作。您还将选修与数学，化学，物理和力学相关的工程相关科目，并且可以期望在设计项目上花费大量时间。在环境保护和危险废物管理，地下水水文学和污染物运输，工程地质和岩土工程，石油，能源和自然资源以及采石工程等科学学士学位的重点领域。地质工程师从事涉及地球及其资源的各种项目。例如，地质工程师可能参与保护湿地的项目的设计。一名地质工程师可能参与了对威胁人们住所的铅污染土壤的清理工作。在婴儿死亡率比美国高出许多倍的世界
Geological engineers solve problems using a variety of tools, including outdoor geological observations, engineering design, remote sensing, and computational modeling.<br><br>We protect the earth through environmental remediation and sustainable management of natural resources, such as groundwater. We protect humanity by identifying and mitigating natural hazards, such as floods, earthquakes and landslides.<br>Geological engineering is dynamic and exciting because of the variety of career pathways and projects available. These include, but are not limited to, geotechnical consulting, environmental consulting, water management and planning, petroleum and mining industries, and construction operations.<br>As a geological engineer, you might divide your time between field, laboratory and office work. In the field, you might examine and map the extent, structural features, and stability of rocks and soils. You may collect samples for testing of their physical and chemical properties, or you may conduct programs for on-site testing. In the laboratory, you might perform direct testing of strength and permeability, or organize research programs. Office work includes the evaluation of data, computer modeling of geological conditions, writing of scientific reports, and participation in the planning, designing and construction of engineering projects.