Plans, directs and conducts survey work to analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures, and designs above and below ground foundations. Registration or licensing may be required.
华盛顿协议认证的工学学位，或者
A Washington Accord accredited engineering degree
OR
相当于工学学位、荣誉工学学位或工学硕士的资格，或者
Either a qualification comparable to a:
Bachelor of Engineering,
or Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours),
or Master of Engineering degree
OR
7级或7级以上资格，此资格有IPENZ的信函，证明此学位符合新西兰对于特许专业工程师的注册要求，或者
A qualification at Level 7 or higher with a letter from IPENZ certifying
that the degree and any further learning meets the academic requirements for registration as a ‘Chartered Professional Engineer’ in New Zealand
OR
在新西兰注册特许专业工程师
NZ registration as a ‘Chartered Professional Engineer’
Geological engineers identify and try to solve problems involving soil, rock
and groundwater, and design structures in and below the ground, using the
principles of earth science.
Outdoor work is an essential aspect of geological engineering investigations.
Geological engineers typically spend up to half of their working hours on
field investigations and supervising construction of their designs.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Geological Engineer earn an average of $1932 per week. The
[average annual salary for this job is $100464 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
enjoy technical and engineering work
willing to adhere to safety requirements
able to identify, analyse and solve problems
good oral and written communication skills
aptitude for computing and design
practical and creative
able to work without supervision
able to accept responsibility
able to work independently or as part of a team
enjoy working outdoors, sometimes in remote locations.
This job also involves:
Mainly outdoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day outdoors, exposed to the weather. They may report
back to an office, station, depot or other central site.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Geography
School subjects that include some aspect of geography provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a geography-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Mathematics
School subjects that include some aspect of MATHEMATICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a mathematics-related subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Physics
School subjects that include some aspect of PHYSICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a physics-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Geological Engineer
Geological engineers may perform the following tasks:
investigate the engineering feasibility of planned new developments involving soil, rock and groundwater
plan and undertake site investigations for proposed major engineering works such as bridges, dams and tunnels
design measures to correct land contamination and salination
design major structures in rock such as tunnels, basements and shafts
perform computer analyses, use computer databases and generate computer-aided designs
work out strategies to control landslides and areas of potential instability
supervise the construction and performance of major engineering works involving excavation and/or exploration
act as consultants or researchers, carrying out studies in any of the above fields of activity
act in managerial positions and be responsible for coordination of multidisciplinary study teams, staff recruitment and matters of work organisation.
Specialisations
Geological engineering includes a number of ground engineering specialities
such as geotechnical engineering, land remediation, rock mechanics,
groundwater hydrology and engineering geology.
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Civil Engineering) (NZQF Level 8)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering) (NZQF Level 7)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Highways Engineering) ( NZQF Level 7)
A bachelor’s degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas of construction management or highway engineering
A Graduate Diploma at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Graduate Diploma in the focus areas of construction management, highway engineering or construction project managementA diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Diploma in the focus areas of civil engineering, highway engineering or construction management
A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree in Civil Engineering (listed see Note )
A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from IPENZ certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New ZealandNZ registration in the field of civil engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or an Engineering Technologist by the Institution of Professional Engineers New ZealandAND a minimum of five years’ relevant post-qualification work experience
NOTE：Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is a requirement, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country. To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited,please refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website: http://www.ieagreements.org/Washington-Accord/Accredited.cfm.
Where a Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is a requirement, the engineering technology degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country. To determine if an engineering technology degree awarded is Sydney Accord accredited, please refer to the links from the International
Engineering Alliance on their website: http://www.ieagreements.org/Sydney/signatories.cfm.
Where a Seoul Accord accredited undergraduate IT degree is a requirement, the IT degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country. To determine if an IT degree awarded is Seoul Accord accredited, please refer to the following link: