Senior Survey CAD Lead — Civil 3D & Field Data Expert

SAM; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Cellphone stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

SAM in Pittsburgh is seeking a Senior Survey Technician to support office and field teams by processing survey data and delivering final project deliverables. You will report to the Project Manager, perform tasks with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center, and ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to standards across plats, ALTA/NSPS surveys, and related drawings.

Join a nationwide geospatial leader and contribute to high-profile infrastructure projects while maintaining schedules and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
• Experience processing survey data using Trimble Business Center (TBC).
• Experience preparing plats and ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys.
• Strong computer and technical skills; knowledge of surveying regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure office and field requirements are met.
• Process field data and prepare CAD-based land survey deliverables.
• Perform daily data processing, evaluating accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations and professional standards.
• Prepare survey plats, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, drawings, legal descriptions, and alignment drawings.
• Perform deed research, deed plotting, boundary calculations, and map checks.
• Conduct initial and final quality-control reviews of field data, plats, drawings, and client-specific deliverables.
• Monitor field crew production and provide technical office support, including crew briefings and debriefings.
• Train and support field and office staff on survey standards and best practices.
• Help ensure project schedules and productivity goals are met

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical mathematics

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Job description

SAM in Pittsburgh is seeking a Senior Survey Technician to support office and field teams by processing survey data and delivering final project deliverables. You will report to the Project Manager, perform tasks with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center, and ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to standards across plats, ALTA/NSPS surveys, and related drawings.

Join a nationwide geospatial leader and contribute to high-profile infrastructure projects while maintaining schedules and