Surveyor
Surveyors make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Additionally, they provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth’s surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes.
Also Known As:
City Surveyor, County Surveyor, Land Surveyor, Mine Surveyor, Registered Land Surveyor, Surveyor
Related Career Pathways
- Geodetic Surveyors
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians
- Construction and Building Inspectors
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
People starting in this career usually have:
- Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of survey-grade software as well as other survey equipment
- Basic CAD skills
