Mining engineering is not as complexe as it sounds, it is a discipline that applies a wide variety of science and technology to extract hundreds of minerals from the earth.
Mining is studied through numerous disciplines like geology,mineral processing and metallurgy, geotechnical engineering and surveying (one of the worst job in Alberta due to the extreme weather in the winter).
An engineer is able to do various task some of them are explorational, discovery of mineral resources, feasibility studies , mine design development of plans and production and operations to mine closure.
Mining engineers ensure that rescources found in the ground are safely removed like metals, oil , and gas.
Steps to becoming a Professonal Engineer
Graduate from Highschool (5 years)
Pursue a college degree in Pure and Applied Sciences .(2 years)
Get an undergraduate in Mining Engineering in the Univeristy of your choice (3-4 years).
* strongly suggest to take part in the Co-op program of your univeristy, if not apply to jobs to get. experience.
After graduating from university you will need to find a job that offers Engineering in trainning. This will mark you way towards the P.Eng. It takes 3 years to get it but after it is done!
What are the different kinds of mining that one can choose from ?
Maybe, Mining Engineering does not interest you but here is a list of different kinds of engineers that might.
