Automation index
How much of a Surveyor’s job can AI already do?
A digital set-out and a drawing come earlier. Driving stakes in the wind, and the building lining up, do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Surveyor
24%
AI can already do 24% of this job.
#284 / 633
View rankingSurveyor
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Process stations, GNSS and drawings.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 45% | +9 |
Reports, volumes and deliverables.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 35% | +5.6 |
Measure in the field, stake and set out.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Coordinate with works and the site authority.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Read the ground when the model lies.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
Owning a 3 cm error.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Process stations, GNSS and drawings
- Reports, volumes and deliverables
- Measure in the field, stake and set out
- Read the ground when the model lies
- Owning a 3 cm error
- topografo
- surveyor
- aparejador topografia
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-1022.00· ESCO/ISCO 2165
IS WORK OVER?
Aid worker
23%
#292 / 633
View rankingAid worker
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Forms, logframe and the indicators.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 44% | +7 |
The field, local partners and what the spreadsheet misses.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Donor reports and the paperwork.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Security, evacuation and the call to stay.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Community, conflict and not replacing the local.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Do no harm and owning the project.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 23% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- logframe
- field work
- justify projects
- local partners
- mission security
- aid indicators
- donor reports
- do no harm
Sources for this job· O*NET 21-1093.00· ESCO/ISCO 2635