We surveyed 217 geotechnical engineers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical geotechnical engineer. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a geotechnical engineer?
Low
High
Working as a geotechnical engineer typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that geotechnical engineers are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.
Can I learn to become a geotechnical engineer?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a geotechnical engineer typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a geotechnical engineer?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a geotechnical engineer. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for geotechnical engineers.