Mining & Geological Engineer
Plans safe extraction of raw materials and assesses ground and slope risk.
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- Typical pay
- €30k–€62k
- Usual education
- Degree
- Outlook
- Rising with European demand for lithium, copper and other critical raw materials.
A day in the life
Reviewing survey data, planning the next extraction phase, then a safety walk underground or on site.
Ways in
- Mining or geological engineering degree
- Operator graduate scheme
- Geotechnical consultancy role
What to study at 16
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Spain
Bachillerato de Ciencias y Tecnología
Portugal
Ciências e Tecnologias
France
Bac général — spécialités
Germany
Oberstufe — Leistungskurse
Italy
Liceo scientifico
Netherlands
Profiel Natuur & Techniek
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Best courses to take
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BEng Mining & Geological Engineering
Extracting raw materials safely, plus geotechnics and ground risk.
Direct route into mining, quarrying and geotechnics.
Helpful school subjects: Geology, Rock mechanics, Safety, Resource planning