Automation index
How much of a Geological engineer’s job can AI already do?
A borehole and a 3D model come earlier. Calling whether you can found there do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Geological engineer
25%
AI can already do 25% of this job.
#238 / 633
View rankingGeological engineer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Boreholes, lab and the geotech profile.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 44% | +7 |
Field, outcrop and what the map misses.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Foundations, slopes and the risk report.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Tunnel, water and the support.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The works that move, and stop or go.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Call the ground, and sign the report.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- boreholes
- geotech profile
- foundations
- slopes
- tunnel support
- outcrops
- geological risk
- ground reports
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2151.00· ESCO/ISCO 2146
IS WORK OVER?
Excavator operator
18%
#574 / 633
View rankingExcavator operator
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Set-out, levels and the machine log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Dig, load and the batter that comes in.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 6% | +1.4 |
Services, the blind pipe and stopping in time.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Maintenance, grease and the pin that snaps.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The labourer, the lorry and covering nobody.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Not breaking what is buried, and leaving a clean formation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- dig with excavator
- load lorries
- batters
- buried services
- set-out levels
- grease the machine
- formation
- site GPS
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2073.00· ESCO/ISCO 8342