GIS/CAD Survey Technician
About The Position
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. As a Survey Technician, you will support office and field staff by processing incoming information and producing final land surveying project deliverables. You will report to the Project Manager and perform technical tasks utilizing the latest technology in the A/E/C industry. You will help increase land survey project efficiency and client satisfaction by: Taking an active role in supporting land surveying operations through GIS Map, App and Data Creation Assisting the GIS Department with data entry, manipulation and processing for both GIS and Land Surveying projects Monitoring GIS databases for quality assurance Carrying out initial QC of GIS deliverables according to standards and best practices Coordinating with supervisor to ensure client-specific demands are being met
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, or similar field
- 0-1 years as a GIS Technician
- Basic knowledge of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Field Maps
- Understanding of Integrated GPS and GIS principals
- Ability to work as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- Python and Arcade Knowledge a plus
Responsibilities
- Taking an active role in supporting land surveying operations through GIS Map, App and Data Creation
- Assisting the GIS Department with data entry, manipulation and processing for both GIS and Land Surveying projects
- Monitoring GIS databases for quality assurance
- Carrying out initial QC of GIS deliverables according to standards and best practices
- Coordinating with supervisor to ensure client-specific demands are being met
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
- 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
- Flexible hybrid work schedules for office positions
- paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays
- parental leave to support families
- 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
- Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases
- company-sponsored events
- free office snacks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
