Land Surveyor
- Exam
- State exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- Required
Using elevations, lines, points, and contours, land surveyors apply special knowledge of the principles of mathematics and physical sciences to establish land, boundary, or property measurements and location. Land surveyors prepare maps and legal descriptions for documents such as deeds and leases. They are legally responsible for the accuracy of their work. Individuals in Texas pursuing a career in land surveying need certification as a surveyor-in-training, registration as a professional land surveyor, or licensure as a state surveyor. Registration as a professional land surveyor qualifies an individual for licensure as a state surveyor.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- State exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- Background check required
- Physical requirement
- No physical requirements
Issuing body
- Board
- Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
- Address
- 1917 S. Interstate 35 Austin, TX 78741
- Phone
- (512) 440-7723
- Agency website
- https://pels.texas.gov/
- Licence page
- https://pels.texas.gov
- Last updated
- August 10, 2023
Occupations (O*NET)
- Athlete Agent 13-1011.00
- Land Surveyor 17-1022.00
Source and verification
This record is Texas's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors — see the issuing body section above.
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