Land Surveying

Land surveyors are people who measure and map the shape of land. They collect data for civil engineering and construction projects in order to create accurate site plans. As a surveyor, you will work in a fast-paced, technologically advanced industry. Much of your time will be spent on-site, recording the environment with technical instruments.

Land Surveyor Responsibilities:

  • Preparing and maintaining sketches, maps, and reports of legal descriptions of surveys.
  • Verifying data and calculations.
  • Recording results of surveys.
  • Calculating the measurements of sites.
  • Writing descriptions of property boundaries.
  • Researching legal documents, survey records, and land titles to clarify information about property boundaries.