How do they match: Surveying and Mapping Technicians

  • Cartographic Aide
  • Cartographic Drafter
  • Cartographic Technician
  • Cartography Technician
  • Chain Carrier
  • Engineering Assistant
  • Surveyor Instrument Assistant

  • 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.

  • Collect information needed to carry out new surveys, using source maps, previous survey data, photographs, computer records, or other relevant information.
  • Provide assistance in the development of methods and procedures for conducting field surveys.

  • Assist engineers or scientists with research.