Survey CAD Technician

SAM; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Benefits

Financial Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Professional Development

Perks and Discounts

Culture and Awards/Achievements

Job summary

SAM—Surveying And Mapping, LLC—seeks a Survey Technician to support office and field teams by processing data and producing final land surveying deliverables. You will report to the Project Manager and perform tasks with leading A/E/C tools to improve efficiency and uphold quality standards.

Ideal candidates have basic surveying knowledge, familiarity with field or office data processing, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting land survey projects (field or office); entry-level candidates considered.
• Basic knowledge of land surveying principles and standard deliverables.
• Experience processing or reviewing survey data under supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical software.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standards and procedures.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process survey data in accordance with SAM standards, evaluating accuracy and completeness while ensuring compliance with applicable surveying principles under the direction of your supervisor
• Monitor field crew production and assist with quality assurance efforts
• Perform initial quality control (QC) reviews of field deliverables in alignment with standards and best practices
• Coordinate with your supervisor to ensure project requirements and client-specific deliverables are met

Skills

Land surveying principles

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Task management

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Trimble Business Center

GPS workflows

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size. SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in-house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI). By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence. At SAM, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment.

Your Impact at SAM

As a Survey Technician, you will support both office and field teams by processing incoming data and producing final land surveying deliverables. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will perform technical tasks using industry-leading tools and technology within the A/E/C environment. This role plays a key part in improving project efficiency, maintaining quality standards, and supporting client satisfaction.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Process survey data in accordance with SAM standards, evaluating accuracy and completeness while ensuring compliance with applicable surveying principles under the direction of your supervisor
• Monitor field crew production and assist with quality assurance efforts
• Perform initial quality control (QC) reviews of field deliverables in alignment with standards and best practices
• Coordinate with your supervisor to ensure project requirements and client-specific deliverables are met

What You Bring to SAM

• Previous experience supporting land survey projects (field or office); entry-level candidates considered
• Basic knowledge of land surveying principles and standard deliverables
• Experience processing or reviewing survey data under supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical software
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standards and procedures
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Preferred

• Experience with Civil 3D, MicroStation, Trimble Business Center, or similar software
• Familiarity with GPS and total station workflowsExposure to QA/QC processes

Our Perks

• Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, with dental plans available and free vision coverage 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, 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 2026 Top Workplace USA for the fourth Year; 2026 SAM Ranks No. 92 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms

Salary Maximum

USD $30.00/per hour

Salary Minimum

USD $20.00/per hour