Surveyor
そくりょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that accurately measures the positions, heights, distances, etc., of terrain and structures, providing data necessary for the design, construction, and management of land and construction sites.
Description
Surveyors are specialists responsible for measurement tasks to accurately grasp the terrain, positions, and shapes of structures on land and construction sites. They set up control points on-site and use total stations, GNSS surveying instruments, and laser scanners to measure distances, angles, and elevations. The acquired data is imported into CAD or dedicated surveying software for coordinate calculations and drawing creation, providing necessary information to designers and construction managers. They handle a variety of tasks such as legal boundary determination, leveling surveys, and road surveys, combining outdoor fieldwork with data analysis and report creation in the office. They work at organizations such as the Geographical Survey Institute, construction consultants, and surveying design companies.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to the maintenance and management of social infrastructure and the promotion of national resilience measures. Acquiring ICT surveying and drone surveying skills will be advantageous for career advancement.
Personality Traits
Emphasizes Accuracy / Has Cooperativeness / Has Patience / Has Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Fieldwork / Flexitime / Partial Remote Work Possible / Straight to Site and Straight Home
Career Path
Surveying Technician Assistant → Surveyor Assistant → Licensed Surveyor → Senior Surveying Technician → Surveying Department Leader/Manager → Consultant/Surveying Administrator
Required Skills
CAD Operation / Data Analysis / Knowledge of Surveying Laws and Regulations / Surveying / Surveying Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic GIS Operation / Drone Surveying / English (for Overseas Projects) / Programming (Automation)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it requires accurately analyzing survey data and performing coordinate calculations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because millimeter-level precision is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Numerical analysis such as calculations of distances and angles is important. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is needed to handle heavy equipment outdoors and walk for long periods. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work mainly follows prescribed procedures, with few opportunities to demonstrate creativity. |
Related Qualifications
- Licensed Surveyor
- Surveyor Assistant
Aliases
- Land Surveying Technician
- Surveying Technician
- Surveyor
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- Architectural Construction Management Technician
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- GIS Technician