Senior Survey CAD Technician

SAM Companies; Merriam (KS); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Geomatics Technician, where your expertise in land surveying and technical skills will directly impact project efficiency and client satisfaction. In this role, you will collaborate with project managers and field staff to process data, perform quality control, and prepare land survey plats. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a supportive environment. Enjoy a range of benefits including flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to employee well-being. If you're ready to make a difference in the geospatial industry, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Free Vision + Dental plans

Flexible hybrid work schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Referral Rewards Program

Customized career development plan

Access to discounts on wellness and travel

Company-sponsored events

Free office snacks

Milestone Anniversary Recognition

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills in AutoCAD and Civil 3D are essential.
• Proficiency in geometry and trigonometry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Project Manager for project requirements.
• Process field data and perform initial CAD work.
• Ensure quality control of client deliverables.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Revit

Technical Math

Geometry

Trigonometry

Job description

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 Geomatics 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 project efficiency and client satisfaction by:

• Coordinate with Project Manager to ensure project requirements are met in the office & the field
• Process field data and perform initial CAD work on land survey deliverables
• Quality control assistance of client specific deliverables
• Monitor field crew production & quality assurance
• Train field / office staff in best practices & standards
• Provide field support for the land survey staff as needed
• Perform initial QC of field deliverables according to standards & best practices
• Perform QC checks on-site to verify the quality of work
• Daily processing of data, including evaluating accuracy and sufficiency, & ensuring compliance to applicable regulations, professional, & industry standards related to boundary calculations, legal descriptions, etc.
• Perform deed research, deed plotting & map checks
• Prepare land survey plats and drawings, legal descriptions & alignment drawings
• Provide technical office support (brief & de-brief) for field crews
• Perform quality control checks of land survey plats and drawings prepared by others
• Ensure schedules & productivity objectives for preparation of land survey plats & drawings are met

What You Bring to SAM

• Strong computer and technical skills; Auto CAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Revit or similar application is a plus
• 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: 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.