Career Opportunities

Summer Internships for Undergraduates

Click on this link to see summer internship opportunities for undergraduate students on the GeoClub website.

Career Guide for Earth and Environmental Sciences (PDF)

The Earth and Environmental Sciences degree prepares our students for highly adaptable and versatile careers in the energy, mining, and environmental consulting industries, as well as for employment in academia and government.

Job opportunities in geoscience careers are increasing

A recent article in Nature describes the range of job opportunities and the growing need for geoscientists in the decades ahead.

Earth and Environmental Sciences Careers

Many career paths are possible with a degree in one of the Earth and Environmental Studies concentrations. Some of our former students have pursued careers in business, law, and medicine. There are a number organizations to help graduates pursue any of the more common careers in the Earth and Environmental Studies. The following list of web sites is designed to be merely a starting point.

The Geological Society of America has a number of useful sites:
Career Development
Internships and Mentor Programs
GeoCorp America summer internships with the National Park Service

American Geological Institute: Earth and Environmental Sciences Careers

American Geophysical Union (must be a member to use their job listings)

American Institute of Professional Geologists: Job Board

American Association of Petroleum Geologists: Careers

Earthworks portal of job and career opportunities for geoscientists.

Career opportunities at EarthSoft.

Internships & Careers in Oil Companies

Shell
ExxonMobil
Chevron
ConocoPhillips
BP Global
These companies all recruit in the Department annually during September and October, however some of them do not interview undergraduates. 

Job Placement Companies

CSI Recruiting, oil and gas experts
GeoTemps, Inc.


Questions? Contact Anne Hudon in the Department Office.