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Surveying technician (f/m/d)

For all those who want to set standards!

Alexander F. + Daniel S., trainee surveying technicians
Alexander F. + Daniel S., trainee surveying technicians

Your job? Decisive!

As a surveying technician, you record the earth's surface according to the actual and legal conditions. Using the latest technologies, you ensure that all important data is available for the planning and implementation of construction projects and thus form the basis for the work of architects and civil engineers.


Your tasks? Technical and precise!

  • You collect precise geodata (position and height measurement in the field).
  • You link the data obtained with mathematics/geometry and evaluate it.
  • You use modern technologies such as GPS.
  • You create, edit and update digital maps.
  • You will provide geoinformation systems for a wide range of administrative and legal tasks.

Your training? Made to measure!

  • Start of training: September 1
  • Duration of training: 3 years
  • Practical training: Civil engineering and surveying office (opens in a new tab), urban surveying department
  • Theoretical instruction: Instruction in the form of action-oriented learning fields at the Werner-von-Siemens-Schule (opens in a new tab) in Wetzlar (block teaching) as well as inter-company training courses
  • Further training opportunities: Study geoinformation (Bachelor's or Master's degree)
  • Career prospects: Engineering offices, energy supply companies, construction companies, Deutsche Bahn, public administrations

And you? Surveyor-proof!

Must-Haves

  • Secondary school certificate
  • Successful participation in a selection procedure
  • Health suitability for working outdoors and at a computer screen

Nice to Haves

  • mathematical and technical understanding
  • Drawing skills (digital and manual)
  • Interest in dealing with laws and regulations
  • A precise and careful way of working and good comprehension skills
  • Enjoy working outdoors and in a team

Your application? The first point on the map of your career!

Are you ready to survey the world? Then apply directly online here.

Unfortunately, there are no more apprenticeships available for 2025.


Do you still have questions? Then get in touch!

Training and further education, personnel development of the state capital Wiesbaden

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