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.