Today, there are a huge number of different professions. When choosing a specialty, each person is looking for that area of activity that is more to his liking and what he wants to do in life. In this article we will talk about such an interesting profession as a surveyor engineer.
Features
Surveyor engineer is a specialist who determines and fixes points and coordinates on the surface of the earth. This information is used to create various topographic plans, maps of GPS navigators, and to search for useful deposits in the bowels of our planet. The data are also used for various observations of the movements of the earth's crust and much more.
The correct and competent construction of residential buildings, ensuring the safety of people, and the creation of new mineral extraction facilities, which initially involves large costs and investments, depends on this profession, and most importantly, on the professionalism of the employee.
Sure, This profession is fraught with certain difficulties; therefore, it is not particularly popular among applicants to universities.. Currently, geodesy specialists are not only engaged in studies of the earth's surface and its relief. The position of engineer-geodesist also includes methods for the development and conduct of geodetic measurements, with which the degree of deterioration of structures is determined, and the provision of buildings and structures according to an accurate and approved project.
Geodetic surveys are often carried out. in natural conditions. But such data does not always have clear indicators and definition. Therefore, they are being finalized and thoroughly studied in the conditions of the cameral group.To do this, there are certain laboratories that allow you to thoroughly check and control the obtained measurement results in the field. In laboratories, you can determine the errors of any measurement method, record deviations from standard or actual indicators.
If you have chosen this difficult and interesting profession for yourself, then you must certainly be accurate and thorough. After all, a surveyor engineer must be diligent and disciplined, since he has a great responsibility. It is necessary to pay attention to detail, to be organized and, of course, emotionally balanced. People in this profession have an analytical mindset, associative thinking, quickly navigate and make decisions.
In addition to all these qualities, the surveyor must be physically strong, hardy, have good eyesight and color perception.
Responsibilities
This profession is very responsible, serious obligations are assigned to the specialist. All of them are prescribed in the job description, which you can familiarize yourself with when hiring:
- surveyor engineer engaged preparation of graphic materials for the allocation of land for building, construction of roads or other facilities;
- makes calculations to draw up plans and maps of the area, conducts instrumental shooting in order to see and confirm all this specifically;
- explores the depths of the sea and other water sources, compiles maps of underwater reliefs for the construction of offshore structures and for shipping;
- is responsible for surveying work and calculations for the creation of a reference network, for the size of the mine workings, as well as for desk studies of survey materials and the preparation of drawings of mining documentation;
- completely controls the construction process, both industrial and residential, and also monitors their operation;
- holds consultations on the use of geodetic methods;
- prepares documentation and reports, and also performs similar duties in content;
- controls the integrity of geodetic signs the center base and restores them in case of loss;
- draws up acts on the breakdown of pile fields and executive schemes with a breakdown of the contours of the pits, as well as a breakdown of the intermediate axes;
- responsibilities include the need to apply the latest methods for performing geodetic works and their development.
But the most important duty of this profession is warning management of the enterprise that there is a threat of an accident in a building or other structure.
A leading surveyor engineer must have extensive knowledge of the specialty. These are orders, orders, normative, methodological and other materials on leadership. He must understand the principles and purpose of measuring instruments, know all their characteristics, and also be able to "read" photographs that relate to the work performed.
The specialist should understand that he deals with sensitive documents, and know the law on "State Secret"non-compliance threatens with administrative or criminal liability. The employee has the right to demand from the employer the necessary conditions for the performance of his work. He, within the limits of his competence, must inform the management of the identified shortcomings, as well as propose adjustments to improve the work and eliminate shortcomings. Specialists from other departments should be provided to help him, if there is such a need.
Also in the process of his work must not commit acts that may cause material damage. For improper performance of duties in accordance with his job description, he may be liable in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation.
Education
To get this profession, you must graduate from a university or college. However, it should be borne in mind that if you enter a technical school or college, then such a education will be secondary specialized, and you can only claim to be an assistant surveyor engineer. Therefore, if you want to devote the life of this specialty to a professional level, then, of course, it is better to go to one of the universities in geodesy and cartography or to any other university where there is a specialty "Geodesy". With such a diploma, just finding a job is enough.
The most prestigious in this specialty in Russia are:
- Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography;
- Nizhny Novgorod State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering;
- Ural State Mining University;
- St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering;
- State University of Land Management, which is located in Moscow.
You need to study in good faith for several years, before entering you must pass the exam.
Where does it work?
When hiring a job as a surveyor engineer, preference is given to applicants with higher education. Of course, work experience is always welcomed. With a higher education, a work experience of 3 years is desirable, and after a technical school - at least 5 years.
The work is in great demand, so it will not be difficult for the applicant after the institute to find a place. The demand for specialists in this industry is explained by the presence of certain difficulties:
- irregular working hours;
- the need to constantly carry heavy equipment for work;
- the degree of workload during the work day is uneven;
- high degree of responsibility;
- susceptibility to viral and colds, as you have to work in different conditions.
You can work in this specialty in the laboratories of the cameral group, but the main place of work are organizations that are engaged in the construction of facilities. These are companies for the construction of residential complexes, commercial buildings, metro stations - any construction companies.
The salary of a surveyor in Russia is on average from 40,000 to 50,000 rubles. It all depends on the level of knowledge, professionalism, work experience and, of course, on the degree of responsibility at a particular object. After all, any mistake in the data provided threatens the loss of human lives or large losses.
