BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
As a Waterloo Engineer, it’s easy to get in on the action. You can join the Engineering Society, make a difference with Engineers Without Borders, or apply your studies with a student design team. If you have any questions about student life or want to shadow a current student for a day, our Engineering Ambassadors can help!
of only 2 Geological Engineering programs available in Ontario
DOUBLE THE OPPORTUNITY!
Geological Engineering grads can qualify for both the Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and Geoscientist (P.Geo.) designations
Out in the world
Geological engineering is everywhere. Almost every structure you see around you is supported by soil or rock, and the smartphone in your hand couldn’t exist without elements mined from the earth. As this field develops, the work of today’s geological engineers reflects society’s interest in sustainability, risk management, and creating a safer world. Practicing geological engineers explore the intricacies of the Earth’s building materials – soil, rock, and water – to protect infrastructure and communities from landslides and earthquakes, develop and extract natural resources sustainably, and design the tunnels of modern subway systems.
EXPLORE YOUR INTERESTS
Our program lets you specialize based on your interests: › Geotechnical engineering › Geohazards › Geology › Geophysics › Hydrogeology
TOP INDUSTRIES FOR CO-OP
› Landslide protection system design and geohazard analysis › Mining consulting › Sustainable resource development › Building foundation design and construction › Geotechnical engineering
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