Survey CAD Technician III

Gdbgeospatial; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Benefits

Financial Benefits

Paid time off

Customized career development

Discounts on wellness and travel

Recognition programs

Job summary

A leading geospatial solutions provider in Boston, MA, seeks a skilled Survey Technician to enhance project efficiency and client satisfaction. The role entails processing survey data, preparing deliverables, and ensuring quality control under project management. Requirements include over 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D. The firm offers competitive pay with between $30.00 and $40.00 per hour, along with various health and wellness benefits, financial rewards, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field and office experience in survey projects.
• Strong experience in construction layout and data processing.
• Familiarity with S.I.T. Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support survey office and field staff with deliverables.
• Process data ensuring compliance with survey standards.
• Prepare survey plats, drawings, and legal descriptions.
• Monitor field crew’s production and quality assurance.
• Perform quality control checks on deliverables.

Skills

Field and office experience in route survey projects

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Technical math proficiency

Geometry

Trigonometry

Familiarity with GIS platforms

Tools

MicroStation

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 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:

• Processing data utilizing SAM standards, including the evaluation of accuracy and sufficiency, all while ensuring compliance to applicable land survey project and industry principles under the direction of your supervisor.
• Monitoring field crew’s production and quality assurance.
• Preparing survey plats and drawings, legal descriptions and alignment drawings.
• Performing quality control checks of plats, drawings and deliverables prepared by other technicians.
• Coordinating with supervisor to ensure client‑specific demands are being met.

What You Bring to SAM

• 5+ years field and office experience in route survey projects, boundary analysis, DTM projects, and construction layout and data processing.
• Strong computer and technical skills; AutoCAD Civil 3D required; MicroStation is a plus.
• Proficiency in technical math; Geometry and Trigonometry are a plus.
• Familiarity with GIS platforms is a plus however it is not necessary.
• S.I.T. Certification is a plus however, it is not necessary.
• Ability to work onsite at our Worcester office is preferred.

Our Perks

• Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, free vision and dental plans for employees, company‑paid premiums for long‑term disability and life insurance (with HSA and FSA plans), and SAM Cares program focused on holistic well‑being.
• Financial Benefits: Employee referral rewards program of $1,000, $2,500 or $5,000, 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 and career check‑ins; SAM WINS — an 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 ranked No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms.

Salary Maximum

USD $40.00 per hour

Salary Minimum

USD $30.00 per hour