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.
29 alternate job titles:
Aerial Photograph Interpreter
Aerotriangulation Specialist
Field Surveyor
Geodesist
Geodetic Advisor
Geodetic Computator
Geodetic Coordinator
Geodetic Engineer
Geodetic Information Specialist
Geodetic Survey Director
Geodetic Surveyor
Geodetic Surveyor Technologist
Geodetic Technician
Geographic Information System Surveyor (GIS Surveyor)
Geomatics Technician
Geophysical Prospecting Surveyor
Geospatial Analyst
Land Measurer
Land Surveyor
Licensed Land Surveyor
LIDAR Technician (Light Detection and Ranging Technician)
Measurement Advisor
Measurement and Sensing Technician
Orthophotography Technician
Remote Sensing Advisor
Remote Sensing Surveyor
Survey Technologist
Surveyor Technician
Topographical Surveyor
Salary Information
Geodetic Surveyors: $72,740 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality. | Analysis |
| Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products. | Analysis |
| Analyze physical, survey, or geographic data. | Analysis |
| Train personnel on proper operational procedures. | General |
| Direct surveying activities. | General |
| Explain project details to the general public. | General |
| Verify mathematical calculations. | General |
| Gather physical survey data. | General |
| Prepare operational reports. | General |
| Calculate geographic positions from survey data. | General |
| Survey land or bodies of water to measure or determine features. | General |
| Update technical knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Maintain operational records or records systems. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Amazon Web Services AWS software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Object oriented programming software | Object oriented data base management software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Bentley MicroStation | Computer aided design CAD software |
| C# | Object or component oriented development software |
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software |
| Hypertext markup language HTML | Web platform development software |
| Linux | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle Java | Object or component oriented development software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Advanced Graphics Technology ProCogo | Map creation software |
| Autodesk CAiCE Visual Transportation | Computer aided design CAD software |
| CMT CogoCAD | Analytical or scientific software |
| Carlson Civil Suite | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Carlson Simplicity Sight Survey | Analytical or scientific software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Geo-Plus | Map creation software |
| Geocomp Systems GeoCalc | Analytical or scientific software |
| MicroSurvey Software MicroSurvey CAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| National Geodetic Survey NGS Geodetic Toolkit | Analytical or scientific software |
| National Geodetic Survey NGS VERTCON | Analytical or scientific software |
| QuickCogo | Analytical or scientific software |
| SiteComp Survey | Map creation software |
| Traverse PC | Map creation software |
| Trimble Terramodel | Map creation software |
| Underhill Geomatics Copan | Analytical or scientific software |
| Virtual reality modeling language VRML software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| ESRI ArcGIS software | Geographic information system |
| ESRI ArcView | Geographic information system |
| Geographic information system GIS software | Geographic information system |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Lidar Technologist | American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing - Imaging & Geospatial Information Society | Not Available |
| Certified Portable 3D Metrologist Level 1 | Coordinate Metrology Society | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Landman | American Association of Professional Landmen | Not Available |
| Certified UAS Technologist | American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing - Imaging & Geospatial Information Society | Not Available |
| Registered Landman | American Association of Professional Landmen | Not Available |
| Registered Professional Landman | American Association of Professional Landmen | Not Available |
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