High opportunity occupation
About this job
Geological engineers:
- geological engineers carry out geological and geotechnical studies to assess suitability of locations for civil engineering, mining and oil and gas projects
- plan, design, develop and oversee programs of geological data acquisition and analysis and the preparation of geological engineering reports and recommendations
- work for consulting engineering companies; electrical utilities, mining and petroleum companies; and in government, research and educational institutions
Common job titles
- engineer, hydrogeological
- engineer, petrography
- engineer, hydrogeological
- engineer, petrography
- engineer, rock sciences
Earnings
Annual provincial median salary
$100,317
Source:
2020 Job Bank Wage data
Provincial hourly rate
Source: 2020 Job Bank Wage Report