A Surveyor is a technical professional who measures, maps, and analyzes land, property boundaries, construction sites, and natural features. They provide critical data for construction projects, property transactions, infrastructure development, and environmental planning. This role exists across land development, construction, mining, real estate, government mapping agencies, and civil engineering. Surveyors ensure that buildings, roads, bridges, and property lines are positioned accurately and legally.
RIASEC Type: Realistic (R) Investigative (I), Conventional (C)
Measure distances, angles, and elevations on land or construction sites. Establish official property boundaries for legal records. Use specialized equipment (total stations, GPS, drones, laser scanners). Research historical land records, deeds, and legal documents. Create detailed maps, plats, and 3D models from survey data
Core Skills, Measurement and calculation (geometry, trigonometry), Survey equipment operation (total station, GPS, level), Map reading and drawing (plats, topographical maps), Data recording and documentation, Supporting Skills