geological engineer

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.

Alternative Labels

construction geologist

geological engineer

geological engineering adviser

geological engineering consultant

geological engineering expert

geological engineering specialist

geological technology engineer

geological technology engineering adviser

geological technology engineering consultant

geological technology engineering expert

geological technology engineering specialist

geologic engineer

geotechnical engineer

site geological consultant

soil analyst

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adjust engineering designs advise on building matters approve engineering design assess environmental impact ensure compliance with safety legislation execute feasibility study perform sample testing perform scientific research use technical drawing software

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on construction materials advise on geology for mineral extraction advise on waste management procedures apply digital mapping assess financial viability collect geological data collect samples for analysis conduct field work conduct land surveys develop geological databases examine geochemical samples interpret geophysical data oversee construction project prepare geological map sections provide information on geological characteristics study aerial photos use CAD software use geographic information systems

Optional Knowledge

geochemistry geophysics impact of geological factors on mining operations nuclear energy soil science

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1bdb7d70-1769-4338-aa90-d25a90fe8a6d

Status

released

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