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Engineering geology may support Civil Engineering , especially Geotechnical Engineering , or Geological Engineering . The difference between geological engineering and engineering geology is real: geological engineers are licensed as engineers, engineering geologists are licensed in states as geologists. CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST #Observation skills: Ability to observe and understand the important physical features, as well as the small, subtle and seemingly unimportant features. Ability to listen and take good notes. #Spatial skills: Ability to visualize and draw Geologic Structures (for example faults, bedding planes, landslides, jointing, etc.) in 3-dimensions. #Problem solving: Desire to analyze and solve problems. #Scientific curiosity: Desire to know the truth regardless of whether or not it agrees with your original idea about something. #Open mind: Ability to withhold your final judgment until all data has been gathered and analyzed. #Writing and communications: Ability to write and communicate geologic and engineering ideas to other geologists, engineers, non-specialists and the public. #Math and computer skills: Ability to quantify and analyze data and results. #Team player: Ability to work in teams and get along with others. #Desire to work outdoors: The reason why many students become engineering geologists. #Professional Ethics. EDUCATION Education of Engineering Geologists requires a college degree, such as a Bachelors, Masters in Geology , or Geological Engineering . Course work in Geophysics , Seismology , Hydrogeology , Soil Mechanics , and Geotechnical Engineering is also helpful. A PhD is required for certain university teaching and research positions and certain governmental positions. |
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