There is a continuous transition between geology and engineering science and that most of us,as applied earth scientists,operate in this transition.There are several related professional disciplines: Engineering Geology is the application of geology to obtain information and understanding of geological structures.materials and processes.as needed for engineering analysis and design. Geological Engineering is the application of a combination of geology and engineering science to design,involving rock,soil groundwater and mineral resources Geotechnical Engineering is the application of the science of soil mechanics,rock mechanics.engineering geology and other related disciplines to engineering and environmental projects Geo-environmental engineering is the application of a combination of geology and engineering science to the solution of environmental problems. Environmental geology is the application of geology to obtain information and understanding of geological structures.materials and processes.as needed for the solution of environmental problems. The above definitions have been paraphrased and simplified by Dr.Oldrich Hungr from a number of existing published definitions and from definitions provided by respondents of a survey.The word "design"is understood as the function of making specific and quantitative plans for construction,corrective actions or policy Design may be concemed with civil or mining projects,as well as environmental protection and hazards management. 4.Jobs in Geological Engineering The field of geological has a wide scope and is relevant almost to all parts of the economy.Most of our graduates work for consulting engineering or environmental firms as specialists.Many are also employed by government agencies such as Ministries of Highways.Environment and Forests and large corporations such as BC Hydro Construction Geological engineering services are in great demand by Canada's construction industry. These geological engineers make sure that the rock and soil foundations for our highrises. bridges and tunnels are secure and stable.Their foundation designs must be able to withstand earthquakes which are likely in cities such as Vancouver and Montreal. Landslides in the mountains and permafrost and muskeg in our northern regions are some of the other problems faced by geological engineers.Often they interact with civil engineers in solving these geotechnical problems 4 4 There is a continuous transition between geology and engineering science and that most of us, as applied earth scientists, operate in this transition. There are several related professional disciplines: Engineering Geology is the application of geology to obtain information and understanding of geological structures, materials and processes, as needed for engineering analysis and design. Geological Engineering is the application of a combination of geology and engineering science to design, involving rock, soil, groundwater and mineral resources. Geotechnical Engineering is the application of the science of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, engineering geology and other related disciplines to engineering and environmental projects. Geo-environmental engineering is the application of a combination of geology and engineering science to the solution of environmental problems. Environmental geology is the application of geology to obtain information and understanding of geological structures, materials and processes, as needed for the solution of environmental problems. The above definitions have been paraphrased and simplified by Dr. Oldrich Hungr from a number of existing published definitions and from definitions provided by respondents of a survey. The word "design" is understood as the function of making specific and quantitative plans for construction, corrective actions or policy Design may be concerned with civil or mining projects, as well as environmental protection and hazards management. 4. Jobs in Geological Engineering The field of geological engineering has a wide scope and is relevant almost to all parts of the economy. Most of our graduates work for consulting engineering or environmental firms as specialists. Many are also employed by government agencies such as Ministries of Highways, Environment and Forests and large corporations such as BC Hydro. Construction Geological engineering services are in great demand by Canada's construction industry. These geological engineers make sure that the rock and soil foundations for our highrises, bridges and tunnels are secure and stable. Their foundation designs must be able to withstand earthquakes which are likely in cities such as Vancouver and Montreal. Landslides in the mountains and permafrost and muskeg in our northern regions are some of the other problems faced by geological engineers. Often they interact with civil engineers in solving these geotechnical problems