What is Land Surveying?
Land Surveying is the essential process of measuring, valuing, and protecting any of the world’s physical assets -- whether it’s a skyscraper or a forest.
Combining detective work with high-tech field measurements and computer-aided drafting, Texas land surveyors are an integral component in land development and growth across the state.
This includes tasks such as boundary surveys, topographic mapping, and construction staking. Surveying is an exciting career choice that can give you the chance to earn an excellent salary, travel, work outdoors, and work on many different and interesting projects.
As a surveyor, your services will be in demand like no other profession. And whether you wish to work for an existing surveying or engineering company, a government agency, such as Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), or start your own land surveying business, the sky's the limit for the Texas land surveyor.
Tools of the Trade
Chains and Tapes
Transit and Theodolite
Compasses and Clinometers
Levels
Safety Gear
Prisms and Reflectors
Magnetic Locators
Poles, Tripods and Mounts