Land surveyors use specialized equipment to measure and mark property boundaries, calculating the dimensions, elevations, shapes, and contours of sites for public, government, and private development. Land surveyors can work in a number of fields ranging from construction and engineering to mapmaking and government.
Many projects depend on land surveyors measurements, so they must conduct surveys and perform mathematical calculations with a high level of accuracy. A land surveyor should also be an effective researcher since this role can involve examining historical property records and maps to determine the legal boundaries of a specific piece of land.