Also called: Environmental Geophysicist, UXO Geophysicist
Uses radar, magnetometers and electrical sensors to find buried pipes, graves, groundwater and old bombs without digging.
You walk a grid across a field pushing a ground-penetrating radar cart, or tow sensors behind an ATV on an old military range. Back at the office you turn the readings into maps showing what's hidden underground.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 5 years after high school. Bachelor's or master's in geophysics or geology.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Geophysics, Geology, Environmental Science.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Geoscientists overall.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI turns sensor readings into maps faster; walking grids and finding buried hazards stay human.
Classes: Physics, Earth science, Geometry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-2042.
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