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?
Research scientist
27%
#139 / 633
View rankingResearch scientist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Literature review, figures and drafts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 48% | +10.6 |
Analysis, code and experiment boards.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 42% | +7.6 |
Design the study and the controls.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Run the experiment or the fieldwork.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Lead a group, theses and authorship fights.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
Win funding and answer reviewers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Literature review, figures and drafts
- Analysis, code and experiment boards
- Design the study and the controls
- Run the experiment or the fieldwork
- Lead a group, theses and authorship fights
- Win funding and answer reviewers
- cientifico
- investigador
- research scientist
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-1029.00· ESCO/ISCO 2131