U.S. Dept. of Labor code 17-1022.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Surveyors

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.

What this job is about

Conduct accurate surveys to establish property boundaries and legal descriptions.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Research property boundaries
Search legal records, survey records, and land titles to gather information about property boundaries.
2
Conduct field surveys
Direct or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties using geodetic instruments.
3
Record survey data
Record the results of surveys, including shape, contour, and dimensions of land features.
4
Prepare survey documentation
Prepare sketches, maps, and legal descriptions to certify and assume liability for the work performed.
5
Verify and analyze data
Verify the accuracy of survey data and compute geodetic measurements to ensure precision.

Tools used in this work

Autodesk AutoCADAutodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DBentley MicroStationESRI ArcGIS softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.