Also called: Explosives Engineer, Drill and Blast Engineer
Designs explosive blasts that break rock in mines, quarries and construction sites.
You plan the exact pattern of 80 drill holes, how much explosive goes in each, and the millisecond timing between them. At noon the siren sounds, the ground thumps, and you check vibration monitors to make sure nearby homes weren't shaken too much.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in mining engineering; state blaster license.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Mining Engineering.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Software and drones design blast patterns faster; loading shots and licensed responsibility stay human.
Classes: Physics, Chemistry, Earth science, Algebra II.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-2151.
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