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Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs.
What a mining and geological engineer, including mining safety engineer does
Become a mining and geological engineer, including mining safety engineer
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good mining and geological engineer, including mining safety engineer
- Reading work related information.
- Talking to others.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
- Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
- Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $52 per hour with an average salary of $108,300 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $40 and $65 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $84,200 and $134,900 per year.
Mining And Geological Engineer, Including Mining Safety Engineer job outlook
- There are 2 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.