Survey CAD Technician III

SAM; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life Insurance

Fidelity retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Cellphone stipend

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

SAM is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions with over 50 offices and 1,600 professionals. As a Survey Technician, you will support office and field staff by processing data and producing final surveying deliverables using the latest technology in the A/E/C industry.

You will report to the Project Manager and perform technical tasks to increase project efficiency and client satisfaction, including plats, drawings, and alignment work, while ensuring quality and

Qualifications

• 5+ years field and office experience in survey projects.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency; MicroStation a plus.
• Strong technical math skills.
• GIS familiarity helpful but not required.
• SIT certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process data to SAM standards and verify accuracy.
• Monitor field crew production and quality assurance.
• Prepare survey plats, drawings, legal descriptions and alignment drawings.
• QC checks of plats and deliverables.
• Coordinate with supervisor to meet client demands.

Skills

Technical Math

GIS familiarity

SIT Certification

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

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

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, 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 $40.00/per hour

Salary Minimum

USD $30.00/per hour