Thus, if you have an interest in the earth and the chemical and physical process that operate on and within it, and wish to apply this interest to human interactions, Geological Engineering may be the right place for you. Geological engineers are always aware of the interactions of engineering works with the solid earth and hydrogeological environments. These are critical issues in our complex industrial society, as well as in developing countries. Many engineers assume management positions or become entrepreneurs. Some of Canada's largest companies were founded by geologists and engineers.
Engineers make successful managers, particularly in areas of technical and scientific activity.
T he Geological Engineering Program Geological Engineering is a strong interdisciplinary program within the Faculty of Applied Science that is administered through the Department of Geological Sciences. Core courses are taken mainly in the Department of Geological Sciences, the Department of Geophysics and Astronomy, Civil Engineering, and Mining and Mineral Process Engineering. The program includes an important component of field instruction. Often they participate in the discovery of deposits of minerals and hydrocarbons that are developed into mines or producing fields of petroleum or natural gas. They interact with mining or production engineers to define reserves and to work out efficient extraction strategies.