Geological engineers work in many branches of industry and government.
Most geological engineers in the private sector work as consulting engineers. In the public sector, geological engineering graduates also serve in international, national, state, and local agencies involved with environmental protection, energy conservation and generation, and the conservation and exploitation of natural resources. After completing two years of study, geological engineering students may enter an engineering internship program. Participants alternate semesters of study with six-month work periods for which they can earn course credit. The geological engineering program at the University of Minnesota is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of EngineeringTechnology.