Surveyors make precise measurements to determine property boundaries. They provide data relevant to features of the Earth's surface, such as shape and contour, for engineering, mapmaking, construction, and other purposes.
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What do they typically do
- Search legal records, survey records, and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed
- Measure distances and angles between points on, above, and below the Earth's surface
- Travel to locations and use known reference points to determine the exact location of important features
- Record the results of surveying and verify the accuracy of data
- Prepare or supervise preparation of plots, maps, and reports
- Present findings to clients
- Establish official land and water boundaries for deeds, leases, and other legal documents and testify in court regarding survey work
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- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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