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Department of Geology and Geological Engineering

Grand Forks, ND



What do Geological Engineers do?

A. Undergraduate Degree
Geological engineering provides an excellent preparation for a variety of careers in business, government, and research. Typical careers in geological engineering:

  1. Applied Geophysics
    • Subsurface characterization
    • Petroleum & mining industries
    • Environmental industries
  2. Engineering Geology
    • Development of remediation strategies for contaminant problems
    • Foundation design
  3. Energy Related
    • Exploration & production of coal
    • Exploration & production of oil and gas
    • Exploration & production of geothermal energy
    • Sales
  4. Environmental Related
    • Protection & restoration of the environment
    • Management & development of water resources
    • Design & monitoring of disposal sites / wells
    • Risk assessment of natural hazards such as earthquakes, slope instability, volcanic eruptions, floods
  5. About the Program

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Department of Geology and Geological Engineering
101 Leonard Hall
81 Cornell St. - Stop 8358
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8358
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