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Jobs / Architecture and engineering / 17-1022.01

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.

US jobs
50,830 (SOC 17-1022 group, "Surveyors")
Median wage
$75,440 a year
Job family
Architecture and engineering

Can agents do the work of geodetic surveyors?

We read the evidence for the whole job family, Architecture and engineering: Some tasks (first measured in the last 12 months)

Agents complete 20% or more of the tasks (or projects) on a direct benchmark.

Evidence: HWE-Bench, 79.9% of tasks completed.

Direct evidence that disagrees: Parametric CAD Bench V3, 9% of tasks fully completed (Perfect tasks).

0% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark (figures for the SOC 17-1022 group).

  • 31%Assess characteristics of land or propertyNot measured
  • 9%Direct scientific or technical activitiesNot measured
  • 6%Evaluate the quality or accuracy of dataNot measured
  • 6%Gather data about operational or development activitiesNot measured
  • 6%Analyze environmental or geospatial dataNot measured
  • 5%Document technical designs, procedures, or activitiesNot measured
  • 5%Create visual designs or displaysNot measured
  • 4%Train others on operational or work proceduresNot measured

Benchmarks for the job family

These cover work in architecture and engineering, not always this occupation's tasks.

Direct evidence

Work benchmarks mapped primary to this family. They set the step when they report how many tasks agents complete.

Also relevant

These benchmarks cover part of this family's work, or have no result yet. They do not set its step.

Context only

These benchmarks span many occupations, or they test how agents behave. They give context but do not set the step.

Typical tasks

From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.

  • 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.
  • Plan or direct the work of geodetic surveying staff, providing technical consultation as needed.
  • Assess the quality of control data to determine the need for additional survey data for engineering, construction, or other projects.
  • Distribute compiled geodetic data to government agencies or the general public.
  • Request additional survey data when field collection errors occur or engineering surveying specifications are not maintained.
  • Read current literature, talk with colleagues, continue education, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in technology, equipment, or systems.
  • Provide training and interpretation in the use of methods or procedures for observing and checking controls for geodetic and plane coordinates.
Other job titles for this occupation (29)

Geodesist · Geodetic Advisor · Geodetic Engineer · Geodetic Survey Director · Geodetic Surveyor · Land Surveyor · Licensed Land Surveyor · Aerial Photograph Interpreter · Aerotriangulation Specialist · Field Surveyor · Geodetic Computator · Geodetic Coordinator · Geodetic Information Specialist · Geodetic Surveyor Technologist · Geodetic Technician · Geographic Information System Surveyor (GIS Surveyor) · Geomatics Technician · Geophysical Prospecting Surveyor · Geospatial Analyst · Land Measurer · LIDAR Technician (Light Detection and Ranging Technician) · Measurement Advisor · Measurement and Sensing Technician · Orthophotography Technician · Remote Sensing Advisor · Remote Sensing Surveyor · Survey Technologist · Surveyor Technician · Topographical Surveyor