GEOMATICS ENGINEERING
What can I do with this degree?
Areas
Employers
Strategies
ANY ENGINEERING
DISCIPLINE
Production
Sales and Marketing
Management
Consulting
Research and Development
Teaching
Law
Industry
Business
Federal, state, and local government
Colleges and universities
Obtain related experience through co-op or
internships for business/industry-related
career. MBA degree provides best
opportunities in technical management.
Obtain Ph.D. for optimal teaching and
research careers. Develop strong verbal and
written communication skills. Learn
federal, state, and local government job
application procedures.
TECHNICAL
Surveyors
Cartographers
Photogrammetrists
Surveying and Mapping
Technicians
Architectural Firms
Engineering Firms
Construction Companies
Related Services Industry
Federal government: U.S. Geological Survey
(USGS); the Bureau of Land Management
(BLM); the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration; the U.S. Forest
Service; and the Army Corps of Engineers
State and local government: highway
departments or urban planning and
redevelopment
agencies
Utility companies
Develop excellent communication skills
and an interest in helping customers solve
problems. Work in university computer
labs. Supplement curriculum with technical
writing courses to develop skills. Seek
related work experiences. Become skilled at
visualizing objects, distances, sizes, and
abstract forms. Learn to work with
precision and accuracy because mistakes
can be costly. Good interpersonal skills and
the ability to work as part of a team are
important. Research the steps of becoming
licensed.
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GEOMATICS ENGINEERING
What can I do with this degree?
Areas
GOVERNMENT
Transportation Surveyor
Transportation Surveyor Party
Chief
Cartographer
GIS/Data Services Analyst
Program Analyst (GIS)
Project Scientist
Soil Scientist
GEOINT (Imagery Intel)
Hydrologic Technician
Professional Engineer
Employers
Strategies
Federal Departments and Agencies: U.S.
Geological Survey (USGS); the Bureau of
Land Management (BLM); the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; the
U.S. Forest Service; National GeospatialIntelligence Agency; U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service; and the Army Corps of Engineers
State and local government: Caltrans, Public
Works, Planning
Peace Corps
Gain work experience via government
internships, part-time jobs, or summer
work. Learn the federal job application
process. Develop solid computer skills with
proficiency in Microsoft Office: MS
Project, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and
Excel.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Many transferable skills such as analytical, organizational, research, interpersonal, computer, leadership, teamwork, and oral/written
communication are associated with the Geomatics Engineering degree.
Bachelor's degree provides wide range of career opportunities in industry, business, and government.
Graduate degrees offer more opportunities for career advancement.
Bachelor's degree is good background for pursuing technical graduate degrees as well as professional degrees in Business
Administration.
Related work experience obtained through co-op, internships, part-time or summer jobs, or regular employment is extremely
beneficial.
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GEOMATICS ENGINEERING
What can I do with this degree?
Areas
Employers
Strategies
Talk with professionals working in areas of interest.
Develop computer expertise within field.
Develop excellent verbal and written communications skills including presentation and technical report writing.
Join related professional organizations.
Because of rapid changes in various fields, both continued education and keeping abreast of new developments are very important.
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