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A Surveyor in the construction industry is responsible for taking precise measurements to determine property boundaries, providing data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features. This data assists architects, engineers, and construction teams in designing and constructing buildings in the appropriate locations and within legal property lines. Surveyors play a pivotal role in the planning process of any construction project, from high-rise buildings to residential homes. They use a variety of sophisticated technology, like GPS systems, theodolites, and EDM equipment for accurate mapping and reporting.
To become a Surveyor, one should possess excellent mathematical skills, accuracy, problem-solving ability, a strong understanding of data analysis and interpretation, and good communication skills. A degree in surveying, geomatics, or civil engineering is usually required. In many countries, surveyors also need to have specific certifications or licenses like the Chartered Surveyor qualification from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Prior to becoming a surveyor, one may start their career in roles such as a Surveying Technician, Land Surveyor Assistant, or Cartographer to gain practical experience in field surveying, site analysis, and map interpretation.
A successful Construction Surveyor will have a solid understanding of surveying principles and techniques, as well as proficiency in using surveying equipment and software....
Transportation Engineer Trainee (40 Hour) (Land Surveyor) - #250428-8741FS-001
- Rocky Hill, CT
- 2 hours ago
- Rocky Hill, CT
- 2 hours ago
The Transportation Engineer Trainee (Land Surveyor) will learn to: Operate survey field instruments, such as conventional and robotic Total Stations, Auto and Digital Levels, GPS receivers....
Use survey data for the creation of survey plats, Sketches, and exhibits including surveys for builder services (vacant, form board, foundation, and final surveys) Create Survey Control Data Sheets,...
Serves as instrumentman on a variety of kind of surveys such as preliminary, topographic, construction or boundary surveys, using a transit, level, theodolite, and/or other survey instruments; reduces...
Field Land Surveyor, Party Chief - Sandpoint, Idaho
- Sandpoint, ID
- 9 hours ago
- Sandpoint, ID
- 9 hours ago
JAS is an established Structural/Civil Engineering and Land Surveying firm with offices in Newport, Spokane, and Colfax, Washington and Sandpoint, Idaho....
Party Chief/Surveyor - Primoris Heavy Civil - Madisonville, TX
- Madisonville, TX
- 10 hours ago
- Madisonville, TX
- 10 hours ago
Primoris Heavy Civil is searching for a Party Chief/Surveyor for our Madisonville, TX project with a start date of April 2025....
Equipment Required Education: Associates or Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or land Surveying is preferred PLS licensure preferred, but would consider a strong LSIT My name is Kelley Walsh and...
Equipment Required Education: Associates or Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or land Surveying is preferred PLS licensure preferred, but would consider a strong LSIT My name is Kelley Walsh and...
Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS)
- Fort Worth, TX
- 12 hours ago
- Fort Worth, TX
- 12 hours ago
What We’re Looking For: Active RPLS license in Texas 5+ years of experience in land surveying Strong skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D, GPS, and total station systems Proven leadership in managing field...
An established firm is seeking an experienced Licensed Land Surveyor for site civil engineering projects....
We are looking for an experience Surveyor to perform surveys and assess the design, manufacture and in-service aspects of engineering assets against agreed Codes, Standards, specifications and procedures...
An established firm is seeking an experienced Licensed Land Surveyor for site civil engineering projects....
Requirements: Pursuing or recently completed a diploma/degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related fields....
Our diverse expertise in civil engineering, land surveying, electrical distribution engineering, and traffic control design and inspections....
As a Land Surveyor Senior, your duties will include, but are not limited to: Directs, reviews and prepares acquisition plats, plats of survey, excess land plats and signs and certifies said plats....
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