How do they match: Surveying and Mapping Technicians

  • Drafting Technician
  • Engineering Assistant
  • Engineering Technician
  • Cartographic Drafter
  • Map Drafter
  • Topographical Drafter

  • 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.

  • Compile information necessary to stake projects for construction, using engineering plans.
  • Supervise or coordinate activities of workers engaged in surveying, plotting data, drafting maps, or producing blueprints, photostats, or photographs.

  • Assist engineers or scientists with research.
  • Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.