Geological Engineering

Overview

Geological Engineering from Queen's University is unique in that, in addition to being fully accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board leading you to a Professional Engineering (PEng) license, our program also prepares you for eligibility as a Professional Geoscientist (PGeo). The Geological Engineering Program at Queen’s belongs to the Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering, which is a unique department that offers complimentary programs in both Sciences and Engineering. This is one of our primary strengths that fosters collaboration and interaction between Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering students and faculty.

Students at Geological Engineering from Queen's University will be able to:

• Plan, develop, and co-ordinate programs of geotechnical, geological, geophysical or hydrogeological data acquisition, analysis, and mapping to assist in the development of engineering, mining, petroleum, groundwater, and waste management projects or for regional development

• Analyze and prepare recommendations and reports for construction or improvements to foundations of civil engineering projects such as rock excavation, pressure grouting, and hydraulic channel erosion control

• Design means to safely excavate and stabilize the surrounding rock and soil in underground excavations and surface construction, in addition to managing water flow within and from these excavations

• Perform a critical role in all aspects of investigation, design, construction, and monitoring for all forms of underground infrastructure including tunnelling, mining, hydropower projects, shafts, deep repositories and caverns for power, storage, industrial activities, and recreation

• Design monitoring systems, analyze ground response (natural and induced) and prepare recommendations and reports on settlement of buildings, stability of slopes and fills, and probable effects of landslides and earthquakes to support construction and civil engineering projects