Geological Engineering
Work with our planet
Prospect for minerals, building material resources, and drinking water. Ensure that structures such as bridges, dams, and buildings are designed for long term stability and safety, taking geological conditions and hazards into account. Assess hazard and risk mapping for landslides and earthquakes. 
You can experience this and more with a degree in geological engineering at UNB!
The geological engineering program is delivered jointly by the department of civil engineering and the department of geology at UNB Fredericton, which offers three options: geoenvironmental, geotechnical, and mineral resources.
A variety of careers
Geological engineers require the skills and tools to “see” beneath the surface and predict the behaviour of highly variable earth materials. To this end, they draw on the powers of observation, field methods, analytical techniques, and methods of remote sensing employed by geoscientists, and incorporate engineering approaches to materials testing, project design and risk assessment. They must integrate factual data with knowledge of geological and geotechnical processes in order to make informed recommendations and decisions. As team players, frequently working with geologists or civil engineers, geological engineers also require good communication and people skills.
UNB's GE Program addresses these needs through a broad curriculum of science, engineering, mathematics, economics, humanities, communications, and design, in addition to hands-on lab courses and field schools that take advantage of New Brunswick's geological diversity.
The field of geological engineering is very diverse and is relevant to almost all parts of the economy. As a geological engineering graduate, you will most likely work for consulting engineering or environmental firms as specialists. Many are also employed by government agencies such as the department of transportation, environment and forestry, and in large corporations.
For more information
Want to learn more about the geological engineering degree program at UNB? Contact us by email, or phone (506) 453-3582.
Check out our Admissions Requirements.
