Senior Survey CAD Technician

Your Impact at SAM

As a Senior 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:

• Coordinating with project manager to ensure project requirements are met in the office and the field
• Processing field data and performing initial CAD work on land survey deliverables
• Providing quality control assistance of client specific deliverables
• Monitoring field crew production and quality assurance
• Training field and office staff in best practices and standards
• Providing field support for the land survey staff as needed
• Performing initial QC of field deliverables according to standards and best practices
• Performing QC checks on-site to verify the quality of work
• Daily processing of data, including evaluating accuracy and sufficiency, and ensuring compliance to applicable regulations, professional, and industry standards related to boundary calculations, legal descriptions, etc.
• Performing deed research, deed plotting, and map checks
• Preparing land survey plats and drawings, legal descriptions, and alignment drawings
• Providing technical office support (brief and de-brief) for field crews
• Performing quality control checks of land survey plats and drawings prepared by others
• Ensuring schedules and productivity objectives for preparation of land survey plats and drawings are met

What You Bring to SAM

• Strong computer and technical skills; AutoCAD, 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, 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