Geospatial engineering is an important part of civil engineering construction projects. Before construction work

starts, precise mapping and planning is a critical part of the project process.

 

 

 

 

Responsibilities - Geospatial engineers can be responsible for:

 

• Computer-based measuring to map the best position

• Producing up to date plans

• Setting out a site so that structures are built to scale in the right place

• Monitoring the construction process

• Providing control points so the future movement of structures, such as dams or bridges, can be monitored

 

 

 

Specialisms - You may specialise in any of the following areas:

 

• Land and engineering surveying (preparing maps and plans to ensure that construction takes place to the

dimensions and tolerances required)

• Hydrographic surveying (measuring and mapping all parts of the earth’s surface that are covered by water)

• Photogrammetry and remote sensing (producing an area plan from photographic images and using

electromagnetic energy to obtain information about objects without touching them)

• Geographic information systems - GIS (collecting and presenting geographical information)

• Cartography/visualisation (creating 2D or 3D maps and plans)