Geological engineering integrates geology and engineering. Geologists study Earth’s origins, composition, and evolution. Engineers apply scientific principles to practical ends, such as designing and constructing structures. Geological engineers help find the best ways to use Earth’s resources to solve technical problems while protecting the environment. They may also be involved in discovering and maintaining alternative forms of energy. A geological engineer might be hired to design or investigate manufactured structures in rock or soil such as dams, tunnels, and underground power plants; help mitigate naturally occurring phenomena; or develop safe and environmentally sound subsurface openings for mineral extraction, energy storage, or waste disposal.

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