• Job Description

  Req#: 7072
  Who We Are
  
  

  For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

  
  Your Impact at SAM
  
  

  As a Survey Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality land surveying projects by supporting both field and office teams. Reporting to the Project Manager, you’ll use cutting-edge technology to process incoming data and help produce final project deliverables. Your work will improve project efficiency and ensure client satisfaction by:

  • Processing field data using SAM standards to evaluate accuracy, completeness, and compliance with survey principles

  • Monitoring field crew progress and quality to support project success

  • Performing initial quality checks on field deliverables, ensuring alignment with best practices

  • Collaborating with your supervisor to meet client-specific requirements and expectations

  
  What You Bring to SAM
  
  

  • Strong computer and technical skills; Auto CAD, Trimble Business Center (TBC)
  • Proficiency in technical math; Geometry and Trigonometry are a plus

  
  Our Perks
  
  

  • Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
  • Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
  • Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
  • Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
  • Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms

  EEO

  SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.

  
  Salary Maximum
  
  USD $35.00/per hour
  Salary Minimum
  
  USD $20.00/per hour
  

  • Strong computer and technical skills; Auto CAD, Trimble Business Center (TBC)
  • Proficiency in technical math; Geometry and Trigonometry are a plus

  
  

  As a Survey Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality land surveying projects by supporting both field and office teams. Reporting to the Project Manager, you’ll use cutting-edge technology to process incoming data and help produce final project deliverables. Your work will improve project efficiency and ensure client satisfaction by:

  • Processing field data using SAM standards to evaluate accuracy, completeness, and compliance with survey principles

  • Monitoring field crew progress and quality to support project success

  • Performing initial quality checks on field deliverables, ensuring alignment with best practices

  • Collaborating with your supervisor to meet client-specific requirements and expectations

• About the company

  SAM is the nation’s largest, combined geospatial and inspection services firm and the leader in our industry. We pioneer the deployment of innovative solutions for collecting and analyzing complex data across a wide range of markets and infrastructure projects.

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