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Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · SOC 17-2151
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$106,220
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
500
Proj. Annual Openings
6,080
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure3.8%
Top Skills
1.Complex Problem Solving
2.Reading Comprehension
3.Writing
4.Speaking
5.Critical Thinking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs.
Common titles: Mine Engineer, Mining Consultant, Mining Engineer, Planning Engineer, Project Engineer, Safety Engineer
Representative Tasks
- •Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel.
- •Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
- •Select or develop mineral location, extraction, and production methods, based on factors such as safety, cost, and deposit characteristics.
- •Select locations and plan underground or surface mining operations, specifying processes, labor usage, and equipment that will result in safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction of minerals and ores.
- •Prepare schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Prepare technical reports for internal use.
- •Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.
- •Advise others on health and safety issues.
- •Investigate safety of work environment.
- •Determine operational methods.
Tools & Technologies
Autodesk AutoCAD · hotAutodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D · hotBentley MicroStation · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotMicrosoft Access · hotMySQL · hotOracle Database · hotSAP software · hotComputer aided design and drafting CADD softwareGEO-SLOPE GeoStudio
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
4.5%
Avg AI Exposure
2
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 3.8% |
| Outlook | Average | 15% Bright |
| Median Salary | $106,220 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |