A professional who obtains data pertaining to angles, elevations, points, and contours used for construction, map making, mining, or other purposes, using alidade, level, transit, plane table, Theodolite, electronic distance measuring equipment, and other surveying instruments.

• Compiles notes, sketches, and records of data obtained and work performed.
• Directs work of subordinate members of survey team.
• Performs other duties relating to surveying work as directed by chief of party.