Job Opportunities

Surveyors

Average salaries are $21.63 an hour, while experienced professionals earn an average of $36.06 an hour.

Sector: Ag/Construction/Logistics

About the Job:
Surveyors measure and map land, airspace, and waterways to establish property boundaries, ensure legal compliance, and prepare for construction or real estate development projects.

Years Needed for Development:
2-4 years (Bachelor's degree or technical certification)

Where Are the Jobs in Mississippi:
Construction, real estate development, and land management sectors across the Gulf Coast.

Surveyors working with digital level and using tablet in field

Find Your Training Location

East Central Community College

Engineering Technology

The Engineering Technology program provides the skills and training for individuals who wish to seek jobs in the fields of drafting, architecture, and land surveying. Students are trained on the latest computer-aided drafting (CAD) software packages including AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Architectural Desktop and Arc GIS. AutoCAD is one of the industry standards for CAD technicians around the world. Experience with AutoCAD can lead to highly rewarding positions because of the current demand for AutoCAD technicians.

Jackson State University

Civil Engineering

The Undergraduate Civil Engineering Program at JSU is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil engineering. The undergraduate curriculum offers two concentrations in “General Civil Engineering” and“ Environmental Engineering”. The General Civil Engineering concentration is designed for students who desire a broad knowledge of the field of civil engineering. The Environmental Engineering Concentration is intended for students who are more interested in Environmental Engineering as a career. Specialized courses in environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, and water resources engineering are offered.

Jones College

Civil Engineering Technology

The Civil Engineering Technology program is designed to prepare the graduate for work with a civil engineer, surveyor, contractor, or materials testing laboratory in the performance of general engineering practices and materials performance evaluations. These may include surveying, designing, and drafting, materials testing, and cost estimating for construction projects.

Mississippi State University

Northeast Mississippi Community College

Civil Engineering Technology

Civil Engineering Technology prepares a person for positions in the civil engineering field. The curriculum includes surveying, principles of road construction, and general construction practices.

The graduate is trained to work with the civil engineer in the performance of general engineering practices which may include design; drawing and interpreting working drawings; determining equipment, materials and labor required to complete a project; and performing soils, asphalt, and concrete tests required for foundations and construction. Up-to-date equipment usage is stressed, including the surveying computer. Students successfully completing program will receive degrees in Associate of Applied Science.