Surveying and Geomatics Engineering Technology
Surveying
and geomatics engineering
technologists
collect data in the field and using it to calculate mapmaking
information for use in performing computations and computer-aided
drafting. They usually work an 8-hour day, 5 days a week, and may spend
a lot of time outdoors. Sometimes they work longer hours during the
summer, when weather and light conditions are most suitable for
fieldwork. Seasonal demands for longer hours are related to demand for
specific surveying services. For example, construction-related work may
be limited during times of inclement weather and aerial photography is
most effective when the leaves are off the trees.
They work for national government agencies such as the U.S. Forest
Service or the U.S. Bureau of Land Management; for national, city,
state, or county highway departments; and for large and small
engineering and surveying firms.
 Preparation
Those
interested in a career in surveying and geomatics engineering
technology should consider reviewing engineering technology programs
that are accredited by ABET, Inc. However, there are many ET programs
not yet accredited by ABET, so check with your local community college
or university for more information. If you choose to attend a program
that is not ABET accredited, you should be sure that the university
is regionally accredited. Students take courses such as computer applications in
surveying, land information systems, surveying drafting, construction
surveying,
fundamentals of cartography and photogrammetry/imaging, and mapping and
GIS software.
Professional Organizations
 American
Association for Geodetic Surveying
American
Congress on Surveying and Mapping
Geographic
and Land Information Society
International
Federation of Surveyors
National
Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
National
Society of Professional Surveyors
Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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