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Job Description

Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-1021.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 66,160.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 31.00
Currently, there are 12,100 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Cartographers and Photogrammetrists”.

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Tasks for “Engineer, Photogrammetric”

Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
Determine map content and layout, as well as production specifications such as scale, size, projection, and colors, and direct production to ensure that specifications are followed.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Build and update digital databases.
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.

Related Technology & Tools

Compasses
Aerial imagery mapping-grade global positioning systems GPS
Scales
Geodetic ground global positioning system GPS receivers
Notebook computers
Video thermal imagers
Laser printers
Scanners
Dividers
Digitizers
Global positioning system GPS receivers
Lamination systems
Planimeters
Digital image printers
Windows servers
Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systems
Digital camcorders
T-squares
Remote sensing equipment
Panoramic digital line cameras
Mapping grade global positioning system GPS receivers
Large-format aerial digital cameras
Protractors
Drafting machines
Templates
French curves
Photogrammetric scanners
Photo enlargers
Automatic levels
Personal computers
Analytical stereoplotters
Color inkjet plotters
Computer servers
Triangles
Total stations
Large-format plotters
Drafting instruments
Color digital camera systems
Film processors and editors
Type lettering sets

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