What is Geological Engineering?
Geological engineering is the development and conservation of natural resources in ways useful to humankind. It encompasses diverse fields such as groundwater resources, geothermal energy, subsurface contamination, environmental site design, and mineral and petroleum exploration and production.
This program offers an accelerated master’s degree.
What does a geological engineer do?
As a graduate of the South Dakota Mines geological engineering program, you might work in the areas of groundwater, environmental site planning and natural hazards, geomechanics and geotechnics, and fuels or minerals.
Courses for this Degree
• Geology for Engineers
• Surveying for Mining and Geological Engineers
• Statistical Methods in Geology and Geological Engineering
• Engineering Geophysics
• Engineering and Environmental Geology
• Introduction to Geomechanics
• Groundwater
• Geothermal and Production Engineering
• Geometallurgy
• Well Log Analysis
Course Curriculum
Catalog Links: Geological Engineering
Internships and Co-ops
On average, 73% of South Dakota Mines students have applicable work experience when they graduate thanks to internships and co-ops. For these co-ops and internships, students receive an average salary of $22.62/hour.
In recent years, geological engineering students have worked for mining, geotechnical, and petroleum companies and for federal agencies in various locations throughout the country.