What is a mapping engineer and how to become one

Key steps to become a mapping engineer

1. Explore mapping engineer education requirements

   Most common mapping engineer degrees

   Bachelor's

   57.1 %

   Master's

   19.0 %

   High School Diploma

   14.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific mapping engineer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   GIS	50.11%
   GPS	40.17%
   Autocad	5.59%
   CSS	4.13%

3. Complete relevant mapping engineer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New mapping engineers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a mapping engineer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real mapping engineer resumes.

4. Research mapping engineer duties and responsibilities

   • Facilitate coordination between MEP trades and manage finishes.
   • Map in AutoCAD, Microstation and Geoway.
   • Rout and map pipeline projects with GIS teams.
   • Operate and troubleshoot vacuum deposition machinery used in the development of anodes vital to the design of novel lithium-sulfur battery technology.

5. Apply for mapping engineer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a mapping engineer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams