Geotechnical engineers are employed in many aspects of engineering that deal with geomaterials (soils, rocks, ice), geology and geotechnologies. In fact, geotechnical engineering is literally the underpinning of our daily lives as it deals with the foundations upon which all buildings and bridges sit, the roads and highways that serve and link every city, the sewers and water systems that run underground. Job opportunities are broad based and can be found in almost everything that comprises mineral, energy exploration and production, civil infrastructure, and environmental quality. Potential employers are mainly:
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