Ample Career Opportunities In Surveying

Surveying is a profession suitable for analytical thinkers with an interest in spatial information and discovery of the world around us. Surveyors can pursue a wide variety of specializations in their fields, and have the opportunity to work in almost any part of the world. The technique or science of measuring the position, distance and the angles of earthly surface is known as surveying. Surveying is generally used to make land maps and boundaries. Surveyors are experts in measurement and measurement systems. A surveyor, sometimes referred to as a land surveyor, is responsible for accurately measuring (surveying) land in order to plot out exact locations and distance between points. To accomplish their objective, surveyors use elements of geometry, engineering, trigonometry, mathematics, physics and law. Surveying has been an essential element in the development of the human environment since the beginning of recorded history (about 5,000 years ago). It is required in the planning and execution of nearly every form of construction. Wherever there are roads, railways, reservoir, mines, dams, retaining walls, bridges or residential areas to be built, surveyors are involved. Based on the surveyors’ findings, architects, engineers, and drafters decide on the most economical use of the land. Engineering, especially civil engineering depends heavily on surveyors. With the passage of time, land surveying tools and techniques has advanced, and the role of land surveyors is much broader than it was in the past. Earlier only chains and compasses were used as measurement tools, but now for larger projects, surveyors are increasingly using more accurate tools such as Global Positioning System (GPS), a satellite system that precisely locates points on the earth by using radio signals transmitted via satellites.

Eligibility Criteria

A bachelor’s degree in surveying, civil engineering, forestry or a similar field is required for most surveying positions. B.E./ B.tech holders in civil and any other Branch of Engineering, the curriculum of which includes land surveying; or M.Sc. with Mathematics or science, are eligible for the job of a surveyor. A Diploma in civil engineering is also considered for entry level jobs as a surveyor. A sound scientific or technological background is highly desirable. Surveyors must have a thorough knowledge of algebra, basic calculus, geometry and trigonometry. They must also know the laws that deal with surveys, property and contracts.

Job Prospects

Surveyors can get employment with construction firms, mining and oil and gas extraction companies. Surveyors can also work with transportation agencies like railroads, highways and major roads. Surveyors can even work with urban planning, which is the surveying of cities and major metropolitan areas. In the public sector, they can find employment in Geological survey of India, Indian Forest Service, National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) etc.

Remuneration

Independent surveyors earn more than a surveyor under the pay roll of a company. Location plays a large role in determining the salary for surveyors. The salary package of surveyor jobs for freshers in India vary according to the company as well as location. Branded companies usually maintain a salary slab for freshers. Usually a range of Rs. 1,75,000-2,50,000 per annum is maintained for freshers in India.

Institutes

*          Indian Institute of Surveying & Mapping, Hyderabad, +91-40-27201181

*         Government Polytechnic College, Chandigarh, 07774-220609

*         Institute of Professional Studies and Research, New Delhi, 011-65159227

*          Unnati Management College and Technology, Agra, 0562-2527017

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