Occupation · 2026 assessment

Mine surveying Systems Designer

The Mine surveying Systems Designer role combines repeatable operations with decisions that require professional context. The index measures task exposure to AI, software automation and robotics—not the probability that the occupation disappears.

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How risk may change

A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.

29%2026
35%2028
42%2030
51%2035

Which tasks are exposed

Risk applies to individual tasks—not to a person or an entire occupation.

TaskRisk
Generating initial concept variants41%
Adapting an approved solution to formats42%
Selecting visual language and defending the concept13%
Collecting telemetry and preparing shift reports40%
Forecasting load and consumption34%
Automated equipment-condition monitoring33%
Routine switching under normal conditions40%
Field repair and fault localization23%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

Each task is positioned by AI capability and the degree of human involvement still required.

  1. 1Generating initial concept variantsAI 41% · human 74%
  2. 2Adapting an approved solution to formatsAI 42% · human 65%
  3. 3Selecting visual language and defending the conceptAI 13% · human 86%
  4. 4Collecting telemetry and preparing shift reportsAI 40% · human 70%
  5. 5Forecasting load and consumptionAI 34% · human 80%
  6. 6Automated equipment-condition monitoringAI 33% · human 69%
  7. 7Routine switching under normal conditionsAI 40% · human 70%
  8. 8Field repair and fault localizationAI 23% · human 79%

Why technology can change this work

  • smart grids automatically balance generation and demand
  • AI forecasts load and output
  • robots and drones inspect hazardous assets

What protects the occupation

  • critical-infrastructure accountability
  • physical work and emergency restoration
  • a large share of value comes from human judgement, trust or personal accountability
  • system decisions under grid instability

United States · before tax

Average pay and outlook

Estimated nominal monthly pay. The scenario reflects sector, demand and task resilience; it is not a guarantee of income.

2026$9 150per month
2035$12 350scenario estimate
2026: $9 15020262027: $9 45020272028: $9 80020282029: $10 10020292030: $10 45020302031: $10 80020312032: $11 20020322033: $11 55020332034: $11 95020342035: $12 3502035
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Job search and transitions

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Skills you already have

  • energy-system understanding
  • technical diagnostics
  • safety-procedure compliance
  • emergency response

Skills to build

  • smart grids
  • energy storage
  • load forecasting
  • robotic inspection
CurrentMine surveying Systems Designer · 29%
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Keepenergy-system understanding · technical diagnostics · safety-procedure compliance
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Addsmart grids · energy storage · load forecasting

Sources and update

Updated: 2026-09-25 · Assessment confidence: Medium

International Labour Organization · 2025Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure

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World Economic Forum · 2025The Future of Jobs Report 2025

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O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

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