What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lidar Scanning Field Technician (Travel Role) 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
Join our dynamic BIM team as a Lidar Scanning Technician, where you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of our projects! In this exciting position, you will travel nationally to diverse client sites, utilizing cutting-edge Lidar-based 3D laser scanning technology to capture and analyze existing field conditions. Your expertise will directly contribute to delivering high-quality project data and solutions, making a significant impact on our clients' success.
- Work closely with the project manager to ensure the efficient processing of 3D laser scan data, providing critical insights to support project deliverables
- Conduct daily field data capture and preprocessing of 3D Lidar data, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Provide office staff with notes on field data that was acquired
- Collaborate with the project manager to tackle complex challenges and develop innovative solutions
- Demonstrate SAM's vision and mission, while successfully performing its core values related to employees, ethics, operational excellence, safety, integrity and corporate social responsibility
- Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish SAM's strategic goals
- Travel nationally to job sites up to 100% of the time
What You Bring to SAM
- 1-3 years of laser scanning experience is preferred, but not required - we are open to training motivated candidates
- Proficient in technical field skills
- Proven work history, strong work ethic and team-player attitude
- Interest in or exposure to 3D laser scanning technology - NavVis, Leica, FARO, Trimble
- Experience with Revit or AutoCAD is a plus but not required
- Ability to interpret and understand 2D floor plans effectively
Strong communication skills, including the ability to document and describe existing field conditions
Willingness to learn new tools and technologies in a fast-paced field environment
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: Flexible hybrid work schedules for office positions, 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.