** Roles and Responsibilities: Senior Survey Engineer make precise measurements to determine property boundaries. They provide data relevant to the shape and contour of the Earth’s surface for engineering, mapmaking, and construction projects.
• Measure distances and angles between points on, above, and below the Earth’s surface
• Travel to locations and select known reference points to determine the exact location of important features
• Establish stake sites and official land and water boundaries
• Research land records, survey records, and land titles
• Look for evidence of previous boundaries to determine where boundary lines are located
• Record the results of surveying and verify the accuracy of data
• Prepare plots, maps, and reports
• Present findings to clients, government agencies, and others
• Take notes of land for deeds, leases, and other legal documents
• Provide expert testimony in court regarding survey work
• Train assistants and helpers, and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys or drafting maps.