Survey CAD Technician

SAM; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; 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

A leading geospatial services company is seeking a Survey CAD Technician II to process land surveying data and support project deliverables. The role requires strong technical skills, notably in AutoCAD Civil 3D, along with a minimum of one year of relevant experience. You will ensure project efficiency and quality by evaluating data accuracy and monitoring field crew performance. This is an entry-level full-time position offering competitive benefits and a supportive company culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of relevant experience.
• Strong computer and technical skills required.
• Proficiency in geometry and trigonometry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process data using standards and evaluate accuracy and sufficiency.
• Monitor field crew production and assure quality.
• Perform initial quality control of field deliverables.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Technical math

Monitoring field crew quality

Tools

MicroStation

Revit

Job description

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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 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:

• Processing data using SAM standards, evaluating accuracy and sufficiency, and ensuring compliance to applicable land survey project and industry principles under supervision.
• Monitoring field crew production and quality assurance.
• Carrying out initial QC of field deliverables according to standards and best practices.
• Coordinating with supervisor to ensure client‑specific demands are being met.

What You Bring to SAM

• Minimum of one year of relevant experience.
• Strong computer and technical skills; AutoCAD Civil 3D is required; MicroStation, Revit or similar is a plus.
• Proficiency in technical math; geometry and trigonometry a plus.

Our Perks

• Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after hire, 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 $1,000, $2,500 or $5,000; 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: 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.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services