Types of Land Surveying Jobs | Corona, CA

Besides surveying land for property owners and developers, surveyors also may do construction surveying. This is helpful in the planning of roads and buildings since the slope and grade of the land can affect the level of difficulty — or even possibility — of some construction projects. They also take into account any underground portions of the project that might be influenced by the geography of the property, such as the type of soil or presence of bedrock or streams.

Engineer using surveying equipment at a construction site with a backhoe in the background.

Construction surveyors are often needed throughout a project.

Forensic. Forensic surveyors work in tandem with the legal system. Using their particular skills and techniques, they can help reconstruct a crime or accident scene. They can also provide critical information relative to storm damage and evaluate the potential threat of environmental factors. These professionals provide reports to law enforcement, insurance companies, government agencies, or other involved agents.

Hydrographic. A hydrographic surveyor surveys land in and around bodies of water. This includes mapping coastlines, riverbeds, and sea floors. This information is helpful to the Navy and other seamen, but also to developers planning waterfront projects or governmental bodies that are building bridges or other structures near the shore. In the case of bridges especially, the makeup of the land under the water can be critical (i.e., whether it is sand, clay, mud, etc.) These surveyors measure water depth, mark the patterns of erosion and assess navigational risks as well.

Environmental. Environmental surveyors map undeveloped land, often pinpointing areas populated by an endangered species. They may also survey areas contaminated with hazardous materials or those affected by storm, flood or fire damage.

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So, You Want to Be a Land Surveyor | Corona, CA

Are you a fan of maps? Do the land variations of a certain area fascinate you? If so, you may be an ideal candidate to be a land surveyor. A land surveyor is a technical specialist who uses mathematics and data gathered to measure surface distances and boundaries. You will observe and record elevations and depressions in an area, calculate coordinates and research property information to identify boundaries and prepare sketches, maps and reports. But what does it take to become a land surveyor? Here are the five simple steps:

High school/apprenticeships. If you’re interested in surveying, high school courses in algebra, trigonometry, geometry, drafting and computers may help prepare you for this type of work.

Earn a bachelor’s degree. A bachelor’s degree program in surveying includes, satellite surveying and remote sensing, land information systems, survey research, statistical methods and real estate law.

Obtain a surveyor’s license. All states require surveyors become licensed. Most states accept the results of two exams administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (www.ncees.org).

Seek employment. You’ll find surveying jobs mainly at government agencies and at architectural, engineering, mining, construction and utility companies. These jobs will be the result of more demand for surveyors, especially on infrastructure projects, as well as the retirement and turnover of current workers.

Certifications and specializations. Many employers prefer to promote workers who have obtained a voluntary Certified Survey Technician (CST) certification from the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS). This four-tier certification is available at stages throughout your first six years of experience as a surveyor.

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