Geological Engineering

Explore, Shape and Protect the Earth's Natural Resources

Geological engineering is the application of engineering principles to the natural materials and fluids found in the earth, including rocks, soils, groundwater, petroleum and natural gas.

Geological engineers are trained to characterize and predict the behaviour of natural materials and fluids. They work to find and develop the resources that society needs for its survival and in the disposal of society’s wastes in a manner that results in the least possible disturbance to the environment. Geological engineers also work to design and develop stable building foundations, bridges, dams, highways, landfill sites and waterways.

The U of S Advantage

As in all programs in our college, you will take a common first year, meaning that you will choose to specialize in geological engineering after that first year. You will be trained by our high-quality and caring faculty, to give you the best possible education in geological engineering.

It’s an exciting time for geological engineers from an employment perspective, particularly in Saskatchewan where mineral exploration and development are currently experiencing unprecedented growth. Indeed, the job opportunities are excellent and are likely to remain that way.

Career Opportunities

With a degree in geological engineering, you will have many career options, including some of the following:

working with mining and petroleum companies
consulting as an engineer in geotechnical and geoenvironmental settings
working for provincial or federal government

Getting Involved

The Geological Engineering Students' Society organizes field trips, social events and has students compete in the annual Canadian Mining Games. You may also be involved in the Ore Gangue club, an active group of students with a common geology background. You may be active in groups such as the Saskatoon Student Chapter of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, the local branch of the Canadian Geotechnical Society, and both the mining and geology groups of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. The faculty and students in Geological Engineering get to know each other very well and there are “meet the professor" nights each year.

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