Mining Engineers

Take as many math and science classes as possible and participate in internships to gain experience in the field.

Certain characteristics help qualify a person for a career in mining engineering. These include scientific and technical expertise, the judgment to adapt knowledge to practical purposes, the imagination and analytical skill to solve problems, and the capacity to predict the performance and cost of new processes or devices. Mining engineers must also be able to communicate effectively, work both independently and as part of a team, and supervise other workers.