2026 Geology Entry-level Jobs
While there are a wide array of entry-level jobs in geology, it’s important to note that, despite their exact job title or descriptions, most geologists refer to themselves as geoscientists. Geoscientists typically choose one field of geology or a related science in which to specialize and, from there, may work as researchers, educators, and more. Some geoscientists work on their own, though the vast majority work in research groups or teams. These professionals can be employed through government agencies, state parks, gem mining facilities, schools, and gas and/or oil corporations to name a few. When most people think of jobs in geology, they think of actual geologists. People with these geology jobs work to study earth materials and the earth itself and to make exciting new discoveries about the history and future of our planet. There are also mineralogists, who are considered both geologists and geoscientists but who focus their energy on studying and learning about the earth’s minerals specifically. You also have paleontologists, who are focused on studying fossils; stratigraphers who study the stratified rock that makes up the earth; sedimentologists who study the earth’s sediments; geophysicists who apply principles of physics to better understand the earth and how it moves and functions; and many others. Though many geology entry-level jobs have been mentioned, there are still other possibilities! You could become a volcanologist, a glacial geologist, an engineering geologist, or even an oceanographer. It’s all about knowing what interests you most and then aggressively pursuing it!
Entry Level Environmental Professional
Geotechnician
Underground Mine Planning Engineer
Senior Mine Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer
Soil/ Field Technician
Soil/ Field Technician
Environmental Field Technician
Principal Geomechanics/Mining Engineer
Chief Surveyor
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST / FIELD TECHNICIAN
Short-Range Mine Planning Engineer
Sr. Construction Materials Testing Technician
Entry Level - Willing to train - Geotechnical Field Technician
Principal Geochemist
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST / INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST
Elementary Teacher
Certified Asbestos Consultant
Mud Logging Geologist
Chief Metallurgist
Professional Geologist
Earth Science Teacher
Principal Hydrogeologist
Junior Environmental Professional
Geologist
Experienced Geotechnical Inspector
Mining Engineer
$110,000 per year
Environmental Due Diligence Professional
Environmental Project Engineer
Site Assessment Project Manager
Geotechnical Engineer
Environmental Due Diligence Professional
Licensed Soil Scientist
Senior Environmental Professional Enviro or Geotechnical
LIFT Program - Professional
Principal-Site Investigation & Remediation
Principal-Site Investigation & Remediation
Principal-Site Investigation & Remediation
Operations Liaison
Waste Specialist
Field Geologist
Senior Geologist/Senior Environmental Scientist/Professional Engineer
Materials Engineer (6 Month Register)
$111,065-$144,386 per year
Mechanical Engineer
$143,913-$187,093 per year
General Engineer
$93,400-$121,422 per year
Property Condition Assessor/Architect
Business Development Leader
Senior Preconstruction Estimator - Civil
$200,000 per year
Project Director Engineer - Solid Waste
Environmental Consultant 2
Technician
SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - POWER
Mining Engineer
ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
Traffic Design Engineer
Water/Wastewater Design Engineer
Bridge Project Engineer I
Exploration Manager
Construction Engineer
Geotechnician
SCMP- Supply Chain Management Program (Engineering Leadership/Rotational)
Traffic Project Engineer I
Highway Design Engineer
Traffic Design Engineer
Engineering Technician - Dyersburg, TN
Engineering Technician - Jackson, TN
Highway Design Engineer
Highway Project Engineer I
Alliance Coal and Affiliates Internship
Alliance Coal and Affiliates Internship
Alliance Coal and Affiliates Internship
Alliance Coal and Affiliates Internship
Alliance Coal and Affiliates Internship
Field Engineer 1- Underground Construction & Tunneling
Sr Field Engineer
Professional Civil Engineer
TWDB - 26-123 Recorder Program Geoscientist (Geoscientist II)
$6,000-$6,000
















