Bridges Introduction to Land Surveying Careers
Find out about careers in Land Surveying as you follow Curtis, a Land Surveyor-in-Training. Learn what land surveyors do and discover the career ladder within this career field.
Land surveying is the measurement and mapping of landforms, property boundaries and constructions projects. Surveying careers offer opportunities to work in the field or in an office but all surveyors need to be organized and precise because their work is critical to meet exacting standards for modern construction, official records and land use.
Widseth specializes in land surveying, engineering, architecture and environmental services and is the leading surveying firm in our region, providing extensive service to governments, commercial builders and private landowners.
The career ladder for surveyors usually starts out in the field as an assistant on a survey crew. With a 2-year certificate you can become a land survey technician. If you complete a 4-year degree in Land Surveying you can become a surveyor-in-training and work your way up to becoming a licensed land surveyor.
Professionals in surveying careers can work in a variety of specialized areas including Cartography, Geographic Information Systems, and Photogrammetry.
There are careers for surveyors all across the country. Here in Minnesota, more than two thousand people work in land surveying and mapping careers and the demand for new surveyors is expected to grow eleven percent in the next five years.
As a high school student, it is important to start preparing now for your future career. Ask your school counselor about courses and other opportunities that will help you learn more about careers in land surveying.
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