Geodetic Surveyors
SOC: 17-1022.01 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)
Measure large areas of the Earth's surface using satellite observations, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), light detection and ranging (LIDAR), or related sources.
AI Impact Summary
Geodetic Surveyors faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 34/100. Significant displacement is estimated between 2041 and 2051. Of 16 analyzed tasks, 5 are highly automatable, particularly in routine_cognitive. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.
Protective Factors
Total protective discount: 25.4%
Skill Analysis
AI-Vulnerable Skills (6)
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Programming is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
AI-Resistant Skills (7)
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
AI-Augmented Skills (5)
Recommendations
Skills to Develop
These skills are at risk from AI automation. Geodetic Surveyors professionals should diversify beyond them.
- Mathematics
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Mathematics
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Reading Comprehension
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Information Ordering
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Memorization
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Skills to Leverage
These human-centric skills remain difficult for AI to replicate. Double down here.
- Complex Problem Solving
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Coordination
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Social Perceptiveness
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Instructing
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Negotiation
Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Tools to Adopt
AI can amplify these skills. Learn the tools that augment rather than replace your work.
- Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Judgment and Decision Making
Judgment and Decision Making will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Writing
Writing will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Active Learning
Active Learning will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Systems Analysis
Systems Analysis will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Task Breakdown
16 tasks analyzed
Calculate the exact horizontal and vertical position of points on the Earth's surface.
Verify the mathematical correctness of newly collected survey data.
Maintain databases of geodetic and related information, including coordinate, descriptive, or quality assurance data.
Conduct surveys to determine exact positions, measurement of points, elevations, lines, areas, volumes, contours, or other features of land surfaces.
Compute horizontal and vertical coordinates of control networks, using direct leveling or other geodetic survey techniques, such as triangulation, trilateration, and traversing, to establish features of the Earth's surface.
Analyze control or survey data to ensure adherence to project specifications or land survey standards.
Assess the quality of control data to determine the need for additional survey data for engineering, construction, or other projects.
Plan or direct the work of geodetic surveying staff, providing technical consultation as needed.
Request additional survey data when field collection errors occur or engineering surveying specifications are not maintained.
Distribute compiled geodetic data to government agencies or the general public.
Review existing standards, controls, or equipment used, recommending changes or upgrades as needed.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, continue education, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in technology, equipment, or systems.
Compute, retrace, or adjust existing surveys of features such as highway alignments, property boundaries, utilities, control and other surveys to match the ground elevation-dependent grids, geodetic grids, or property boundaries and to ensure accuracy and continuity of data used in engineering, surveying, or construction projects.
Provide training and interpretation in the use of methods or procedures for observing and checking controls for geodetic and plane coordinates.
Prepare progress or technical reports.
Determine orientation of tracts of land, including position, boundaries, size, and shape, using theodolites, electronic distance-measuring equipment, satellite-based positioning equipment, land information systems, or other geodetic survey equipment.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calculate the exact horizontal and vertical position of points on the Earth's surface. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 10% |
| Verify the mathematical correctness of newly collected survey data. | Routine Cognitive | 90 | 85.2 | 5% |
| Maintain databases of geodetic and related information, including coordinate, descriptive, or quality assurance data. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 5% |
| Conduct surveys to determine exact positions, measurement of points, elevations, lines, areas, volumes, contours, or other features of land surfaces. | Non-Routine Manual | 15 | 15.0 | 15% |
| Compute horizontal and vertical coordinates of control networks, using direct leveling or other geodetic survey techniques, such as triangulation, trilateration, and traversing, to establish features of the Earth's surface. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 8% |
| Analyze control or survey data to ensure adherence to project specifications or land survey standards. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 8% |
| Assess the quality of control data to determine the need for additional survey data for engineering, construction, or other projects. | Non-Routine Analytical | 60 | 51.0 | 5% |
| Plan or direct the work of geodetic surveying staff, providing technical consultation as needed. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 15 | 21.0 | 8% |
| Request additional survey data when field collection errors occur or engineering surveying specifications are not maintained. | Routine Cognitive | 80 | 81.2 | 2% |
| Distribute compiled geodetic data to government agencies or the general public. | Routine Cognitive | 90 | 85.2 | 2% |
| Review existing standards, controls, or equipment used, recommending changes or upgrades as needed. | Non-Routine Analytical | 55 | 49.0 | 4% |
| Read current literature, talk with colleagues, continue education, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in technology, equipment, or systems. | Non-Routine Analytical | 55 | 49.0 | 3% |
| Compute, retrace, or adjust existing surveys of features such as highway alignments, property boundaries, utilities, control and other surveys to match the ground elevation-dependent grids, geodetic grids, or property boundaries and to ensure accuracy and continuity of data used in engineering, surveying, or construction projects. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 8% |
| Provide training and interpretation in the use of methods or procedures for observing and checking controls for geodetic and plane coordinates. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 15 | 21.0 | 4% |
| Prepare progress or technical reports. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 5% |
| Determine orientation of tracts of land, including position, boundaries, size, and shape, using theodolites, electronic distance-measuring equipment, satellite-based positioning equipment, land information systems, or other geodetic survey equipment. | Non-Routine Manual | 10 | 13.0 | 8% |
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