All about the profession of geological engineer

Recently, there has been modernization, optimization and even elimination of some professions. But there are areas of human activity that simply cannot develop without specialists. These include geology in general and the profession of a geological engineer in particular.

Engineering geology is an inseparable part of the construction industry and sectors of the national economy associated with the bowels of the earth. Specialists in this profession acquire knowledge in two areas:

• engineering;
• geology.

In the engineering field, skills are acquired in the implementation of competent drawings, various engineering calculations, the analysis of cost estimates, as well as the ability to use technical and scientific literature, the laws of chemistry and physics in their work. In the field of geology, the following are studied: the structure of the earth's crust, the composition of soils, the characteristics of rocks, the analysis of weather conditions, and so on.

Working as a geological engineer has its pros and cons. The pluses, first of all, include a fairly high level of wages, as well as all the opportunities and conditions for scientific and useful national economic discoveries. The disadvantages of the profession include:

• high share of responsibility;
• frequent and long business trips;
• work outdoors with specialized equipment, often in difficult conditions.

Specialists in this field of activity must have such personal qualities as perseverance, attentiveness and accuracy... It is especially important to be able to concentrate on details and analyze a large amount of source and current data.

One of the main duties of a geological engineer, spelled out in the job description of specialists in this profession, is the organization and conduct of geological studies to assess the stability of buildings and structures. This is especially important in the construction of multi-storey buildings, large transport bridges, power transmission lines and other complex engineering facilities.

The duties of a specialist in the field of geology include the following points:

• study of soil and soil surface in a given area;
• collection of samples and samples of soil and soil for laboratory research;
• preparation of reports and passports on the work performed;
• justification and protection of reports to the relevant supervisory authorities.

In the field of engineering, before starting the direct construction or reconstruction of a structure, a geological engineer must:

• to investigate and study the condition of the object (in case of restoration);
• compile independently or study the ready-made estimate documentation for the validity of the materials planned for use;
• carry out technical control in the course of work at each stage of construction.

To obtain higher education in the specialty "Geological Engineer", you must enroll in one of the specialized higher educational institution. Here is a small list of such universities as an example.

• Russian State University of Oil and Gas Gubkina I. M.
• Russian State Geological Prospecting University. S. Ordzhonikidze.
• Moscow State University MV Lomonosov, Faculty of Geology.

After graduation, graduates of these institutions can work in the following specialties: geologist, hydrogeologist, engineer-geologist / hydrogeologist, research engineer. After completing education in the direction of "Geology" in a secondary specialized educational institution (college), you can get the position of a technician-geologist / hydrogeologist, technician-geophysicist and some others by profile.

Today, the profession of a geological engineer is to one of the most prestigious and demanded. The general salary level of such a specialist on average in Russia is from 35 to 120 thousand rubles, and in Moscow and the Moscow region is even higher (from 50 to 370 thousand rubles)

The place of work of specialists in this area can be various types of organizations. The most in demand are specialists in construction companies, geological exploration enterprises, enterprises engaged in the extraction and processing of minerals.