Hello everyone! I've been to this forum many times without actually logging on n here, trouble shooting several things. It's a small world when nine times out of ten my answer is already here.(lol)
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Anyways I've been surveying for a couple years now, mostly out on the road working on oil field and pipeline projects, with a little in town neighborhood, and infrastructure work.?ÿ
I'm an instrument tech right now. I have a goal of someday becoming an RPLS in texas. Which is why I'll be taking a step back to head to LSC-Montgomery to start working on a 2 year associates degree for surveying.
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It's a little overwhelming trying to reach my goal but I do hope I can find the right help here to know I'm still steering in the right direction.?ÿ
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So my plan is to finish the AAS degree and work towards becoming a crew chief working under an RPLS for two years to satisfy the requirements for SIT in texas and to take the exam. What does "working under an RPLS" mean? How would I go about proving it. Should I simply acquire a job and go work out in the field and consider that as part of my two years??ÿ
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It's all so confusing!
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And after that... I'd have to find a job as an SIT and begin working towards becoming an RPLS??ÿ
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I know there are a ton of pros on here who have probabaly answered the same thing a million times but help out a young buck please!
Howdy and welcome,
Start keeping a daily journal of where you work and what you do and the client and continue keeping one forever.
Only time worked on boundary surveying will be counted toward your time required and they count the actual number of working days and not by calendar time.
When you fill out your application to the Texas BOR, you will have the opportunity to list all former employees and give a list of all RPLS that you have worked for and how long.
A signed letter of work history from 3 or more will be required to be returned to the BOR for acceptance.?ÿ
All that is subject to change at any time because effective September 1st, 2019 we will be under the newly formed Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors and who knows what direction things are headed.
good luck
Oh wow.. I suppose hindsite is 2020. I'll have to start keeping that journal then. I imagine this will take me a fair bit longer than 2 years if it is purely boundary work. I regularly do all kinds of things, and I'd say 20% or less involves boundary, and not for more than a day or two at a time.
Welcome friend.
Encouragement.
Welcome to the site. Believe me you will learn here. There are some brilliant Surveyors at this place (I'm not one of them). And please do not feel embarrassed when asking questions. There is no such thing as a stupid question. We are all a great big commune of friendly surveyors more than willing to help you ascertain your goals. Jump in, the water is fine! ?????ÿ
Welcome to the circus!?ÿ It only gets better!?ÿ What part of Texas you at?
I'm from Pasadena TX, currently working in Wyoming though.
Yes, try to get on with a primarily boundary survey company.?ÿ Not only will you get the right experience, but boundary surveying is the best, and most challenging type of surveying.?ÿ You will get addicted to that type of work?ÿand you get paid for it!?ÿ?ÿA lot of guys offer challenging boundary-like problems the have or are currently encountered(ing). You will learn a lot.
