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Surveying Engineer

Engineering

Surveying engineers capture and document properties, buildings, and terrain with high-precision instruments such as total stations, GPS receivers, and laser scanners. They create plans for the land registry, provide surveying support for construction projects, and develop digital terrain models. In Switzerland, they are responsible for official surveying and the cadastral system.

Entry
~CHF 78'000
CHF 6'500/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 100'000
CHF 8'333/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 130'000
CHF 10'833/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education
LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences
Duration48 months

Your path to Surveying Engineer

Secondary School

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Decision
Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 78'000/year

Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics8/10
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🔬 Science5/10
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💻 IT7/10
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🔧 Manual5/10
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🎨 Artistic1/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10
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🎨 Creativity4/10
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🤝 Social Contact5/10
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💪 Physical Demands5/10
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📈 Career Growth6/10
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🔮 Future Outlook8/10
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🔥 Demand (current)6/10
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AI Risk3/10
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