Abstract：A new science discipline-geological engineering has been formed based on the development of engineering geology and rock mechanics. From engineering geology to geological engineering，there is a great advance forward which changes the face of the nature. The generation of geological engineering undoubtedly advance the development of relative subjects such as geology，rock mechanics，environment science and etc.. How to harmonize the relationship between human engineering activity and the nature is the focus problem of the world. Geological engineering plays a more important role in the future. Geological engineering along with its history，basic theory，technique and methodology，etc. are discussed. Besides，the development trend and prospect of geological engineering are also reflected here.
