作为注重石油，能源和自然资源的地质工程专业的学生，​​您将学习如何寻找和生产化石能源，尤其是钻井作业和油藏工程。您将有许多野外工作机会，尤其是在钻机上。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某些地区，地质工程师可能会开发安全的饮用水供应。地质工程师致力于保护桥梁，建筑物和公用事业等基础设施免受地震破坏。地质工程师评估了粘土等天然材料的使用，以防止地下污染物的扩散
Geological engineers work on a variety of projects that involve the earth and its resources. For example, a geological engineer may be involved in the design of a project to protect wetlands. A geological engineer may be involved in the cleanup of lead-contaminated soil that threatens peoples' homes. Geological engineers may develop safe drinking water supplies in parts of the world where infant mortality is many times higher than it is in the United States. Geological engineers work on protecting infrastructure like bridges, buildings and utilities from earthquake or landslide damage. Geological engineers evaluate the use of naturally occurring materials like clay to prevent the spread of subsurface contamination. Geological engineers help develop renewable energy resources – even in space – to conserve traditional sources of energy. Geological engineers work with the environment to improve conditions for everyone and the world around us.