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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 17-1022.01Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Geodetic Surveyors

Measure large areas of the Earth's surface using satellite observations, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), light detection and ranging (LIDAR), or related sources.

What this job is about

Ensure accurate geodetic surveys and data management.

What this work involves, step by step

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

  1. 1

    Conduct precise land surveys

    Conduct surveys to determine exact positions and measurements of land features.

  2. 2

    Analyze survey data

    Analyze control or survey data to ensure adherence to project specifications.

  3. 3

    Calculate coordinates

    Compute horizontal and vertical coordinates of control networks using geodetic techniques.

  4. 4

    Maintain geodetic databases

    Maintain databases of geodetic information, including coordinate and quality assurance data.

  5. 5

    Prepare technical reports

    Prepare progress or technical reports detailing survey findings and recommendations.

Tools used in this work
Amazon Web Services AWS softwareAutodesk AutoCADBentley MicroStationC#C++ESRI ArcGIS softwareHypertext markup language HTMLLinuxMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordOracle JavaSAP softwareStructured query language SQL

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.