F066816 Engineering Geology, master programme - Graz University of Technology

Occupational image and prospects

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES - design, management, and evaluation of engineering geological investigation programs - characterisation of the rock mass and its properties - development of conceptual rock mass models - geotechnical forecast of rock mass performance in sub-surface construction - engineering geological documentation and the engineering geological supervision of construction activities during excavation - design of excavation and remedial measures for quarries and aggregate excavation sites - mass wasting processes, including causes, hazard, and risk evaluation - quality management and development assistance projects - education and scientific research ACTIVITIES Graduates in engineering geology may be active as both employee and self-employed in the following lines of action: - design and planning civil engineering companies - international consulting - construction companies - specialised subsurface construction companies - mining, mineral resource industry - environmental protection - infrastructure construction and maintenance (roads and railways, energy providers, water supply) - public administration (building and environmental authorities) - universities/colleges, higher education