Environmental roles (geoenvironmental engineer etc?)
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dub16v said:
Environmental Consultant here, working for one of the UK's biggest engineering consultancies.
What would you like to know?
I would be very interested to hear about your education and route into the industry if it's not too prying.What would you like to know?
I am currently doing an MSc in Mining Geology after a resource geology undergrad and thinking about options for my summer (dissertation) project.
I am increasingly considering an environmental project rather than a mining or exploration project. This is of great importance as it will form key experience for a graduate job after the degree.
I am thinking of geoenvironmental engineering / consultation with more emphasis on the scientific side, principally geology. I appreciate it is a broad industry but would appreciate any thoughts of your own experience and any advice.
Many thanks.
Freegs said:
I would be very interested to hear about your education and route into the industry if it's not too prying.
No trouble. BSc Geography/Physical Geography, MSc Climate Change and a PhD in climate change/GIS. Short post-doc then into consultancy.Freegs said:
I am currently doing an MSc in Mining Geology after a resource geology undergrad and thinking about options for my summer (dissertation) project.
I am increasingly considering an environmental project rather than a mining or exploration project. This is of great importance as it will form key experience for a graduate job after the degree.
Sounds very interesting. Have you thought about contacting some consultancies that work in your field of interest to see if they have any research topics/projects that they would like student support on? The company that I work for often does this (it's relatively cheap for us to get good quality research this way and the student also gets the benefit of getting a foot in the door). Many companies have links with university departments who make each other aware of the students available and the projects that private companies would like to fund. I am increasingly considering an environmental project rather than a mining or exploration project. This is of great importance as it will form key experience for a graduate job after the degree.
Can I ask why you are considering more of a focus on the environmental side rather than your training (in geology)? I'm not a geologist so my knowledge of the field/industry is limited. We do have a ground engineering team though that employs many geologists.
freegs said:
I am thinking of geoenvironmental engineering / consultation with more emphasis on the scientific side, principally geology. I appreciate it is a broad industry but would appreciate any thoughts of your own experience and any advice.
The best piece of advice I could give would be to volunteer at a relevant consultancy or perhaps attend a conference where you expect prospective employers to be - network, network, network (it really does work). Join relevant professional institutions (where do geologists go to get Chartered?), not only does this add to your network but it shows that you're proactive and already on the ball (most of our graduates fresh from uni do not realise the importance of becoming Chartered to businesses and therefore it is not on their radar). If you'd like me to look through your CV I'd be happy to do so.
dub16v said:
The best piece of advice I could give would be to volunteer at a relevant consultancy or perhaps attend a conference where you expect prospective employers to be - network, network, network (it really does work). Join relevant professional institutions (where do geologists go to get Chartered?), not only does this add to your network but it shows that you're proactive and already on the ball (most of our graduates fresh from uni do not realise the importance of becoming Chartered to businesses and therefore it is not on their radar).
If you'd like me to look through your CV I'd be happy to do so.
Very kind of you to offer. I was an intern at a local mining consultancy and have arranged to meet with them next week to discuss possible options. They are part of a larger multi-disciplinary company so may have an opportunity on an environmental project elsewhere. If you'd like me to look through your CV I'd be happy to do so.
In terms of why i'm considering environmental, I don't consider this a departure from my geological training. Environmental is a very broad field and I believe geology skills may be applied to certain areas of geoenvironmental work very successfully. Of course I would love to use my education as much as possible whilst keeping my options open to move back into mining 5 years down the line if things have picked up and if I fancy a change. If not, would happily continue with environmental and work towards chartership and consultancy work.
The reason behind these thoughts is that the mining sector is experiencing a strong downturn at the moment, with very little investment in new exploration and few graduate positions. I am also considering resource estimation work (modelling ore bodies using geological software) as there is more employment success in this area but would prefer not to be sat in front of a computer all summer if at all possible!
I have discussed it with my personal tutor and aim to speak with a guest environmental lecturer next week. Many thanks for your input, I may be in touch at some stage with further queries.
Freegs said:
Lynchie999 said:
OP, you CSM per chance ?? ;-)
Sounds like there isn't any reason why you can't go into environmental instead of Mining...
Yep CSM mate and loving it. You been or know people who have?Sounds like there isn't any reason why you can't go into environmental instead of Mining...
Lynchie999 said:
Yeh I did a year down there for a MSc Geotechnics! Great place! Tremough is a bit larger now than when I was there though!
Ah awesome, I have a few friends on that course this year. Yes Tremough is a lovely place to study, and indeed growing by the minute!Did you lead you into a Geotech position then?
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