PS — Surveying Degree Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
LICENSE GRADE
Professional Surveyor
STATUS
current
EFFECTIVE DATE
2024
BASELINE MAPPING
virginia_ps_photogrammetrist
SOURCE SUMMARY
Virginia Code § 54.1-404(B) and 18VAC10-20-310(B). Limited license for surveyor photogrammetrists using photogrammetric methods or remote sensing technology for topography and contours.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Exams
FS SURVEYOR PHOTOGRAMMETRIST VIRGINIA-SPECIFIC LAW
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Photogrammetric Surveying License Requirements
Limited license for photogrammetric surveying and remote sensing technology
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EXAM
exam: FS
Required
Virginia Code Title 54.1 Chapter 4 - Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers
18VAC10-20-300(A) and 18VAC10-20-310(B)
Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam required for SIT designation
100% confidence
EXPERIENCE
years_required: 4.0
progressive: False
under_pe_ps_supervision: False
photogrammetric_experience: True
Required
Virginia Code Title 54.1 Chapter 4 - Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers
18VAC10-20-310(B)(1)
Minimum 4 years approved photogrammetric surveying or similar remote sensing technology experience
100% confidence
EXAM
exam: SURVEYOR PHOTOGRAMMETRIST
board_approved: True
Required
Virginia Code Title 54.1 Chapter 4 - Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers
18VAC10-20-310(B)(1)(a)
Board-approved surveyor photogrammetrist exam
100% confidence
EXAM
exam: VIRGINIA-SPECIFIC
jurisdiction_specific: True
Required
Virginia Code Title 54.1 Chapter 4 - Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers
18VAC10-20-310(B)(1)(b)
Virginia-specific exam
100% confidence
EXAM
exam: LAW
jurisdiction_specific: True
Required
Virginia Code Title 54.1 Chapter 4 - Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers
18VAC10-20-310(B)(1)(c)
Exam on Virginia board regulations. License is distinctive and limited to photogrammetric practice area.
100% confidence