What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Survey CAD Technician position at SAM, LLC?
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 Senior Survey Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting both office and field staff by processing incoming data and producing final land surveying deliverables. Reporting to the Project Manager, you’ll utilize the latest technology in the A/E/C industry to complete technical tasks that improve efficiency and enhance client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure project requirements are met in both the office and the field
Process field data and complete initial CAD work for land survey deliverables
Assist with quality control reviews of client-specific deliverables
Monitor field crew productivity and support quality assurance efforts
Train field and office staff on best practices and company standards
Provide field support for survey staff as needed
Perform initial QC reviews of field deliverables to confirm accuracy and compliance
Conduct on-site QC checks to verify quality of work
Process and evaluate data daily, ensuring accuracy, sufficiency, and compliance with regulations and industry standards (e.g., boundary calculations, legal descriptions)
Conduct deed research, plotting, and map checks
Prepare plats, drawings, legal descriptions, and alignment drawings
Provide technical office support, including field crew briefings and debriefings
Perform quality control checks on survey plats and drawings prepared by others
Ensure schedules and productivity targets for survey deliverables are achieved
What You Bring to SAM
- Strong computer and technical skills; Auto CAD, MicroStation, Revit or similar application
- 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.
