MSc. in Geological and Mining Engineering focus in mineral resources and recycling

Job opportunities

The professional perspectives of the Mining and Geological Engineer are very varied and cover important areas for our society, including :

• environmental and groundwater protection
• energy and ecological transition
• preservation and securing of natural resources
• taming of subsoil raw materials
• sustainable development of the urban underground
• geotechnical works related to infrastructure development and civil engineering

Functions and Missions

• impact studies
• rehabilitation of polluted sites
• geothermal feasibility and sizing
• aquifer management and protection
• energy design, management and evaluation
• soil and subsoil stability studies
• decision support (environmental management)
• prospecting and drilling
• material recycling studies
• geology and geotechnics for major works
• research and development in all these fields

Employer/Sector

• Design office and consultancy in environment, renewable energies and civil engineering
• Civil engineering company
• Extractive industry
• Recycling sector
• Administrations (environment), water companies, energy suppliers
• Research centers and universities

Examples: AECOM, SGS, Golder Ass, Haskoning, Fugro, Schlumberger, Tractebel (Engie), Aquale, G-Tec, Geolys, AGT, Sanifox, Lhoist, Prayon, CBR, Solvay, Shell, Total, Carmeuse, BAM, Besix, Franki, Comet-Traitement, Hydrometal, Luminus, Engie