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Job Description

Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-1021.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 66,160.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 31.00
Currently, there are 12,100 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Cartographers and Photogrammetrists”.

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Tasks for “Photogrammetric Engineer”

Determine map content and layout, as well as production specifications such as scale, size, projection, and colors, and direct production to ensure that specifications are followed.
Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
Build and update digital databases.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.

Related Technology & Tools

Large-format aerial digital cameras
Remote sensing equipment
T-squares
Compasses
Color inkjet plotters
Geodetic ground global positioning system GPS receivers
Personal computers
Type lettering sets
Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systems
Notebook computers
Digital image printers
Total stations
Large-format plotters
Video thermal imagers
Windows servers
Digital camcorders
Dividers
Triangles
Color digital camera systems
Mapping grade global positioning system GPS receivers
Photo enlargers
Lamination systems
Drafting machines
Templates
Computer servers
Analytical stereoplotters
Photogrammetric scanners
Drafting instruments
Scanners
Digitizers
Film processors and editors
Global positioning system GPS receivers
Scales
Automatic levels
French curves
Panoramic digital line cameras
Aerial imagery mapping-grade global positioning systems GPS
Laser printers
Protractors
Planimeters

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