Also called: Engineering Technician, Mapping Technician, Photogrammetric Technician, Survey Technician
Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of maps.
Engineering and Technology
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
Business
Basic Skills
Problem Solving
Verbal
Math
Ideas and Logic
Hand and Finger Use
Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Computer aided design CAD software
Presentation software
Analytical or scientific software
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