Licensed Staff Surveyor
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SAM, LLC
Essex, MD, US
Summary
The Staff Surveyor oversees technicians and field crews to execute large-scale land surveying projects according to scope and schedule. They also serve as a client point of contact and are responsible for signing and sealing official survey documents.
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
The Staff Surveyor is responsible for overseeing technicians and field crews in the completion of large-scale land surveying projects. This role collaborates with Project Surveyors and other teams to execute project scope, schedule, and deliverables established by the Survey Project Manager.
- Coordinate with Project Surveyors and project teams to execute land surveying projects according to the established scope and schedule.
- Supervise technicians and field crews completing large-scale surveying projects.
- Serve as a client point of contact and sign and seal plats, drawings, and other survey documents.
- Mentor and train technicians on state surveying requirements and QA/QC procedures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the company’s strategic goals.
What You Bring to SAM
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently execute professional land survey tasks
- Demonstrated experience in project/phase management for large-scale survey projects
- Strong technical skill set, including AutoCAD and MS Office
- Professional Land Surveyor License (or ability to obtain within 6 months) required
- Transportation experience preferred
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
SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner.
SAM transforms petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. MGS™ is the digital ecosystem that simplifies the complicated so our clients can achieve the impactful outcomes that drive their business forward.
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.
Learn more @ www.sam.biz
Founded
1994
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Austin, TX
SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner.
SAM transforms petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. MGS™ is the digital ecosystem that simplifies the complicated so our clients can achieve the impactful outcomes that drive their business forward.
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.
Learn more @ www.sam.biz
Founded
1994
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Austin, TX