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Engineering Geologist
Occupation Group
Natural and Physical Sciences
Salary Information
Starting Salary
$43,500
Career Ladder Information
(Not Available)
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Job Description
Individuals in this job title work on engineering or geological projects performing geotechnical, geological, and geophysical investigations to gain information on highway alignments, building and other structural sites, waste disposal sites, construction material sources, groundwater evaluation, and other similar projects. They might also serve as a technical advisor on construction projects and use computer assisted techniques in engineering and geological projects.
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Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
Coursework Requirements
60 semester credit hours in geology, geological engineering, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrogeology, physics, chemistry, astronomy, earth science, atmospheric science and mathematics, 30 of which must be in geology, geological engineering, geophysics, geochemistry and/or hydrogeology.
How to Apply
The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted