Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): Architects, Surveyors, and Cartographers

Architects, surveyors, and cartographers are professionals who design and plan the construction of buildings and other structures, measure and map land, and create maps and other spatial representations of the earth’s surface. In the healthcare industry, these professionals may be involved in designing and planning healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes, and in creating maps and spatial data related to healthcare-related issues, such as population health and access to care. Architects, surveyors, and cartographers in the healthcare industry typically have a background in architecture, surveying, or cartography, and they may be employed by architecture firms, engineering firms, or other organizations. They may be responsible for developing and presenting design concepts, preparing construction documents and specifications, conducting land surveys and measurements, creating maps and spatial data, and using computer-aided design (CAD) software and other tools to create and analyze spatial data. Architects, surveyors, and cartographers may also be required to be licensed or certified in order to practice, and they may be required to complete ongoing continuing education to maintain their license.