Geodetic Surveyors

Measure large areas of the Earth's surface using satellite observations, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), light detection and ranging (LIDAR), or related sources.

• Analyze control or survey data to ensure adherence to project specifications or land survey standards.
• Conduct surveys to determine exact positions, measurement of points, elevations, lines, areas, volumes, contours, or other features of land surfaces.
• Calculate the exact horizontal and vertical position of points on the Earth's surface.
• Maintain databases of geodetic and related information, including coordinate, descriptive, or quality assurance data.
• Verify the mathematical correctness of newly collected survey data.
• Compute horizontal and vertical coordinates of control networks, using direct leveling or other geodetic survey techniques, such as triangulation, trilateration, and traversing, to establish features of the Earth's surface.