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Job Description

Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. 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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-1022.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 63,480.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 30.00
Currently, there are 43,340 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Surveyors”.

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Tasks for “Survey Engineer”

Determine specifications for photographic equipment to be used for aerial photography, as well as altitudes from which to photograph terrain.
Compute geodetic measurements and interpret survey data to determine positions, shapes, and elevations of geomorphic and topographic features.
Determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas, using theodolites, transits, levels, and satellite-based global positioning systems (GPS).
Record the results of surveys including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features.
Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.
Develop criteria for survey methods and procedures.
Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents.
Develop criteria for the design and modification of survey instruments.
Search legal records, survey records, and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed.
Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys.
Train assistants and helpers, and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys or drafting maps.
Conduct research in surveying and mapping methods using knowledge of techniques of photogrammetric map compilation and electronic data processing.
Direct aerial surveys of specified geographical areas.
Coordinate findings with the work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with projects.
Adjust surveying instruments to maintain their accuracy.
Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed.
Establish fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering instruments.
Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements.
Direct or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles.
Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
Survey bodies of water to determine navigable channels and to secure data for construction of breakwaters, piers, and other marine structures.
Locate and mark sites selected for geophysical prospecting activities such as efforts to locate petroleum or other mineral products.
Analyze survey objectives and specifications to prepare survey proposals or to direct others in survey proposal preparation.

Related Technology & Tools

Hand levels
Single-beam transducers
Laser scanners
Geological compasses
Machetes
Handheld measuring lasers
Electronic digital theodolites
Measuring rods
Depth gauge tapes
Single-beam echo sounders
Rotary lasers
Robotic tripods
Side scan sonars
Measuring tapes
Line lasers
San Francisco rods
Curvimeters
Altimeters
Mechanical theodolites
Integrated global positioning systems GPS
Road measuring wheels
Reflectorless total stations
Distance meters
Pocket personal computers PC
Transit levels
Direct elevation rods
Prism poles
Planimeters
Double right-angle prisms
Magnetic locators
Pocket transits
Digital laser rangefinders
Elevator tripods
Two way radios
Prismless total stations
Robotic total stations
Digital measuring poles
Tracking lasers
Laser plumb bobs
Long range reflectorless total stations
Gammon reels
Visible beam lasers
Tribrachs
Dot lasers
Stereoscopes
Clinometers
Tripods
Abney levels
Telescopic viewers
Electronic digital levels
Barometers
Rod levels
Philadelphia rods
Laptop computers
Global positioning system GPS receivers
Plumb bobs
Automatic slope lasers
Surveyors leveling rods
Right-angle prisms
Total stations
Invisible beam lasers
Automatic levels

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PC-Mapper software
Carlson SurvCE
Geocomp Systems GeoNav
Project data integration software
Topographic database software
Microsoft Word
HYPACK MAX
Surface modeling software
NOAA Shoreline Data Explorer
CMT Incorporated CogoCAD
Autodesk AutoCAD
Drafting software
Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
Microsoft Office
HYPACK HYSWEEP
Carlson Survey
Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
CE Surveyor III
ESRI ArcView
Sokkia Imap
Spreadsheet software
Internet browser software
Bentley Systems InRoads Suite
CloudWorks
Microsoft Excel
Data logging software
Survey software
Project analysis and costing software
Trimble HydroPro
Carlson SurvCADD
Crones & Associations Project Tracker Pro
Bentley MicroStation
MicroSurveyCAD
Sharetech Tabs Plus
Geodetic software
Sokkia G2
Sokkia Spectrum Survey Suite
ESRI ArcGIS software
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Trimble Terramodel
Cyclone
Autodesk AutoCAD Land Desktop
Cadcorp desktop GIS
Bentley GeoPak Bridge
Global positioning system GPS software
Latitude software