Surveyor Resume Sample

Surveyor Resume Sample

Surveyor Resume Sample Bullet Points
  • Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries.
  • Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes.
  • Verify the accuracy of survey data including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
  • Search legal records, survey records, and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed.
  • Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.
  • Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed.
  • Direct or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles.
  • Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys.
  • Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents.
  • Compute geodetic measurements and interpret survey data to determine positions, shapes, and elevations of geomorphic and topographic features.
  • Determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas using theodolites, transits, levels, and satellite-based global positioning systems (GPS).
  • Record the results of surveys including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features.
  • Coordinate findings with the work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with projects.
  • Establish fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering instruments.
  • Train assistants and helpers, and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys or drafting maps.
  • Adjust surveying instruments to maintain their accuracy.
  • Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements.
  • Analyze survey objectives and specifications to prepare survey proposals or to direct others in survey proposal preparation.
  • Develop criteria for survey methods and procedures.
  • Survey bodies of water to determine navigable channels and to secure data for construction of breakwaters, piers, and other marine structures.
  • Conduct research in surveying and mapping methods using knowledge of techniques of photogrammetric map compilation and electronic data processing.
Surveyor Resume Sample Keywords and Simple Resume Phrases
  • Developing objectives and strategies
  • Handling and moving objects
  • Inspecting equipment, structures, or material
  • Guiding, directing, and motivating subordinates
  • Training and teaching others
  • Evaluating information to determine compliance with standards
  • Judging the qualities of things, services, or people
  • Developing and building teams
  • Organizing, planning, and prioritizing work
  • Staffing organizational units
  • Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
  • Provide consultation and advice to others
  • Documenting and recording information
  • Performing general physical activities
  • Communicating with supervisors, peers, or subordinates
  • Communicating with persons outside organization
  • Decision making, creative thinking and problem solving
  • Updating and using relevant knowledge
  • Drafting, laying out, and specifying technical devices, parts, and equipment
  • Performing administrative activities
  • Identifying objects, actions, and events
  • Interpreting the meaning of information for others
  • Processing information
  • Monitor processes, materials, or surroundings
  • Analyzing data or information
  • Controlling machines and processes
  • Operating vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment
  • Interacting with computers
  • Resolving conflicts and negotiating with others
  • Coaching and developing others
  • Repairing and maintaining electronic equipment
  • Scheduling work and activities
  • Estimating the quantifiable characteristics of products, events, or information
  • Monitoring and controlling resources
  • Coordinating the work and activities of others
  • Performing for or working directly with the public
  • Judge distances
  • Read maps
  • Analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
  • Use land surveying techniques
  • Collect scientific or technical data
  • Conduct land surveys
  • Interpret aerial photographs
  • Read blueprints
  • Read tape measure
  • Use knowledge of regulations in surveying or construction activities
  • Conduct plant location surveys
  • Estimate cost for engineering projects
  • Estimate time needed for project
  • Obtain land survey data using surveying instruments
  • Research property records
  • Operate land or site surveying instruments
  • Determine project methods and procedures
  • Analyze spatial data
  • Examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy
  • Use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
  • Understand engineering data or reports
  • Read technical drawings
  • Use building or land use regulations
  • Use physical science research techniques
  • Use scientific research methodology
  • Bid engineering, construction or extraction projects
  • Communicate technical information
  • Conduct geological surveys
  • Prepare long term or short term plans
  • Maintain records, reports, or files
  • Use project management techniques
  • Prepare safety reports
  • Draw maps or charts
  • Conduct topographical surveys
  • Interpret maps for architecture, construction, or engineering project
  • Understand property documents
  • Resolve engineering or science problems
  • Use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks
  • Use oral or written communication techniques
  • Evaluate costs of engineering projects