About the role
Surveying engineers are specialists in the field of geodesy and mapping. They work on performing precise measurements of land and structures to create maps and drawings. The educational path can include a bachelor's degree in surveying or a master's degree in engineering with a focus on geodesy.Responsibilities
Surveying engineers are responsible for planning and conducting field measurements, processing measurement data, and producing technical documentation. They often collaborate with other engineers and architects to ensure that construction projects follow the correct specifications. Quality assurance of measurement results and documentation is an important part of their duties.Skills and tools
Surveying engineers are proficient in measuring instruments such as total stations, GPS equipment, and laser scanners. They use GIS and CAD software to process and visualize measurement data. Analytical ability, precision, and knowledge in mathematics and physics are key skills. Common competencies demanded by employers are mätteknik, utsättning and geografiskt informationssystem/gis.