Surveying Jobs in Colorado

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.

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DOD SkillBridge Program - Survey Technician

  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 1 day ago

surveys, construction staking, topographicsurveys, ALTA surveys, and GPS data collectionYou will be on construction stakingYou will be gaining experience with Trimble, Robotic Total Station, andGPS...

Survey Crew Chief

  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago

Requirements of Survey Crew Chief: Use and understand survey equipment such as total stations, GPS and data collectors Download and upload survey data to and from the office Read construction plans...

Professional Land Surveyor

  • Aurora, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 1 day ago

Our well-established, growing Land Surveying and Engineering firm is looking for a Professional Land Surveyor....

Professional Land Surveyor

  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago

Our well-established, growing Land Surveying and Engineering firm is looking for a Professional Land Surveyor....

Staff Land Surveyor

  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago

Enrollment as a Land Surveyor Intern (LSI) issued by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and professional Land Surveyors at the time of application....

Project Surveyor

  • Englewood, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Englewood, CO
  • 2 days ago

Professional Land Surveyor Survey CAD Technician Party Chief Survey Coordinator Survey Technician...

Site Surveyor

  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago

Duties/Responsibilities: Conduct a site survey with company-provided tools and equipment. Document site with a camera using company app....

As a Gas Leak Survey Technician, your primary responsibility will be to correctly, safely, and efficiently conduct leakage survey as well as perform inspections on designated natural gas systems and...

Survey Technician

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 4 days ago

Assists Land Surveyors in the reduction of data from raw field form to latitudes and departures of coordinates for mathematical analysis....

Land Surveying Crew Chief-Construction

  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago

We are a well-established Land Surveying company with an immediate opening for an experienced Land Surveying Field Crew Chief to perform a variety of tasks associated with land surveying at our Denver...

Land Surveying Field Crew Member

  • Longmont, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 5 days ago

The position has opportunity for advancement for a motivated individual willing to grow with the changing skills and technology required of a Land Surveyor....

Survey Technician

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 6 days ago

-OR- One year graduate level education (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours) directly related to the work of a Survey Technician such as surveying, engineering, industrial technology, construction...

Survey Technician, Land Development

  • Englewood, CO
  • 7 days ago
  • Englewood, CO
  • 7 days ago

, boundary analysis, topographic surveys,preparation of easement documents, legal descriptions, final platpreparation, construction stakingAbility to operate AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center...

Project Surveyor

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 9 days ago

design surveys, ALTA/NSPS Title surveys, Land Survey/Record of Survey plats, subdivisions, and legal descriptions....

Surveyor

  • CO
  • 11 days ago
  • CO
  • 11 days ago

, and plans under supervision Assist in prepareing survey reports, documentation and site records Learn to sue surveying software (e.g., AutoCad, Civil 3D, Trimble) Ensure equipment is properly maintained...

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Salary for Surveying Jobs in Colorado

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Surveyings in Colorado offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.7%
High School or GED
21.7%
Associate's Degree
16.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.4%
Master's Degree
9.8%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Surveyings in Colorado
4-6 years
23.3%
2-4 years
16.7%
None
16.7%
8-10 years
13.3%
1-2 years
10.0%
6-8 years
10.0%
Less than 1 year
6.7%
10+ years
3.3%


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