Mining or geological engineer
Surveys underground sites to find good places to mine, plans safe and eco-friendly ways to dig, and inspects for unsafe conditions.
Will AI replace mining or geological engineer jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: High. More AI overlap than 74 in 100 jobs. AI can help with many tasks. The job is changing fast, and people who use AI well will lead it. 0% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Write technical reports for mining, engineering, and management staff
- Choose or develop ways to find and extract minerals safely and cheaply
- Pick mine sites and plan safe, affordable, eco-friendly mining operations
What stays human
- Supervise, train, and review technicians, engineers, scientists, and other mine staff
- Inspect mines for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions
- Prepare schedules, reports, and cost estimates for building and running mines
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: +3.8%. Typical pay: $106,220 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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