Geological Engineer
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: EngineerFrom this site of the U.S. Department of Labor, you can gather some basic information on what it’s like to be an engineer. Reading the work description might help you decide if working in this field is right for you. Related occupations and sources of additional information on the industry are available from this site, including specific wages for engineer types.
CollegeBoard.com: Geological EngineersIf you are ready to supervise mine construction, you will want to learn all about the career at this page, including how these professionals assist in the unearthing of coals, metals, and minerals. There is quite a bit more to this career, including implementation of safety and environmental problems related to this process. Learn all about it here, as access information on careers and colleges.
Junior Engineering Technical SocietyExplore engineering as a profession at this page, with links to what engineers do, a newsletter, and a special page for students. Go to that link, and you can see about the endless possibilities in this field. A tool at the site, called ASSESS, will help you discover your strengths and guide you to the engineering discipline that is right for you. The Pre-engineering Times newsletter is just for students, as well as videos, career profiles, and national academic competition information and other opportunities to experience an engineering career firsthand.
Princeton Review: Geological EngineeringRead basic information on metallurgical engineering at this page, which will connect you to further details on a sample undergraduate curriculum, schools offering the study of geological engineering, salaries that you can expect in this field, career types, and fun facts about the profession.
Accredited Academic Programs
Accreditation Board for Engineering and TechnologyYou will find an organization at this site that tells you all about accredited programs in engineering. Click on the program finder link to be taken to a list of engineering programs, which you can search by region, discipline, or state.
Princeton Review: Schools Offering Metallurgical EngineeringIf you are interested in becoming a metallurgical engineer, check out the list of schools accessible from this site. These are colleges in the U.S. that offer your major in the area you are looking to study in. Complete contact information on web sites for these colleges can be easily accessed to find out more about the academic program.
Salary Levels
Engineering Salary CalculatorThis is a comprehensive engineering salary database, where you enter your years of experience, degree, job level, skills, and the industry you would like to work in, as well as several other facts that will help this salary calculator give you a decent estimate. Your salary result is sent via e-mail.
Professional Organizations
American Geological InstituteComprised of geoscientific professionals, this organization plays a large role in developing education and awareness of the role of geoscientists in the use of the earth’s resources. Access publications, geosciences education, and information services, including document delivery, data repositories, and image banks.
American Society for Engineering EducationConferences, publications, and educational information are all available from this organization, where you can access workshops on engineering education for school students. Prism is the organization’s award-winning publication, available on the publications tab, and covers engineering education in the U.S. College profiles and stats, as well as professional journals are here, too.
Environmental and Engineering Geophysical SocietyEncouraging the use of geophysical technologies, this organization offers a professional journal, annual meetings, and student chapter links. You will also find career information, and a section addressing what geophysicists do and introduce you to environmental and engineering geophysics. Discover the types of problems addressed by these professionals, and how sub-disciplines relate to each other. You can also learn about geophysical methods applied in practice.
Geological Engineering CommitteePromoting the responsible use of geophysics in engineering, this organization connects to the GeoInstitute where you will discover upcoming events, publications, industry news, and a career connections portal.
Mineral, Metals, and Materials SocietyDiscover an organization dedicated to the entire range of metal and mineral engineering, including minerals processing, basic research, and advanced applications. Go to the student membership division, and you will learn about the affiliation of this organization with other professional societies and a secure online application for membership.
National Society of Professional EngineersResources at this page include details on licensure, education, ethics in the field of engineering, employment, an online magazine, and a job board.
Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and ExplorationSearch the entire site, or access departments on recommended practices, annual meeting information, publications, or the student site. You will find short courses, resource materials, and a comprehensive student center comprised of a list of accredited schools in the field, scholarships, student chapters, and discounts.
Job Opportunity Sources
Careers and InternshipsAt this page, you will find opportunities specifically for students and entry-level positions in engineering. The links here will take you to Engineering Central, Engineer.net, and many other opportunities to find your dream job.
Licensing & Certification
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and SurveyingEngineering and surveying licensing boards are the members of this organization. You can find out about exam registration if this is your field, study materials, news, and updates to the path of professional licensure for engineering.
Professional Engineering LicensureLicensing as a professional engineer is the focus of this page, which informs about the path to the right testing process and how to get fully licensed. Get your questions answered about interstate licensing and find career profiles of several engineers.
Publications
Engineering, Go For It!This publication is for you if you are a student thinking about engineering as a career. The site focuses on the activities that will open you up to a world of opportunity in the field. You can preview sample pages at the site or order a low-cost issue.
FastTimesFind the latest issues of this online magazine and past issues, with plenty of news for the “near-surface” geophysical scientist. You can view a low- or high-resolution document here.
GeotimesEarth, energy, and environmental news are contained at this magazine, with WebExtra news, features, and professional viewpoints. Locate “down to earth” columns, check out the geomedia, and learn about trends and innovations in the field.
Journal of Environmental & Engineering Geophysical SocietyIf you are looking for information on a geological engineering topic, try the search engine at the archives to access complete abstracts of all papers published to date.
Journal of GeologyFind the journal promoting the fundamental study of geology at this site, with the current and past issue tables of contents and abstracts available. The articles here range from computer modeling to innovations and methods in mineralogy, structural geology, and geomorphology.
PE, The Professional Engineers’ MagazineFind cover stories right here and access to free selected articles from the magazine for professional engineers. You can make your voice heard by finding out more about the JETS program from the Junior Engineering Technical Society. Site navigation at the left leads you to ethics, employment, interest groups, and plenty of other departments.
Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration PublicationsYou can purchase a book from this professional organization’s online store, or browse professional journals in mining and metallurgy.
Online Forums & Blogs
Engineering and BlogThis is a biweekly blog that looks at developments in the field of engineering as it relates to the real world. You will find discussions that focus on engineering as it merges with the economy, politics, society, and education, and get a very good idea of the national interest in engineering in a changing world. You can also view related YouTube videos.
GeoCommunityThis is a premiere portal for the geospatial technology community, offering visitors news, software, career information, and GIS mapping data. Click on “community” at the menu at the top of the page, and you will find discussion boards, e-mail lists, and newsletters.
Go Engineering BlogThis electronic newsletter/blog tells you about the growing role of engineering in higher education, with news, events, and engineering outreach programs. The blog link in the middle of the page is a high school engineering information center and has archives dating back to 2004.
Career Videos
Careers for GeoscientistsWatch a career for geoscientists for free at this page. You’ll find more than 40 minutes of streaming video, and you can choose the type of media player you like. Interviews with many geoscientists are included.
YouTube: Engineer GeoscienceThe video at this site takes you through the technical, networking, and travel related to a geological coordinator and the skills it requires.
