Geospatial Field Technician I

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

A Substation Field Technician is responsible for acquiring field data in electrical substations and along transmission line corridors. You’ll work in a field environment and make measurements on electrical conductors, rigid bus connections, and other equipment using proprietary geospatial software. Your knowledge of conductor sizing, code words, and substation design will be helpful to the success of these projects.

• Work will be performed in the field, at client sites, up to 90% of the time.
• Field work could be anywhere in the continental US, but mainly in the mid-west, south and southeast.
• Prepare materials, drawings, substation diagrams to turn into work plans for field crew.
• Interpret field data, using it to identify transmission conductor types and sizing.
• Manipulate and Interpret Image files and, QC and validate field measurements.
• Verify conductor type analysis and ampacity ratings.
• Effectively interface with field crew members to ensure all data is collected correctly.
• Conduct in a professional manner while interacting with co-workers, management, and direct client in the field.
• Follow company’s safety procedures and dress code.
• Provide support to other operational units as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Manager to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals.

What You Bring to SAM

• 1+ years of work as a substation technician, lineman, or system operator is a plus.
• Willingness to travel and work in the field, up to 90% of the time. 
• Ability to work with a team of expert technicians, co-work with field personnel and developers for continuously improve work processes.
• Ability to read and interpret substation schematic diagrams.
• Ability to work in the field and carry 30lbs.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and problem solve on the fly.
• Familiarity with High-Definition cameras, and digital photographic camera setups.
• FAA Part-107 pilot license or willingness to obtain it.
• Experience working with any type of Geographic Information System or Geodatabase files is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NERC FAC-008 and 009 is a plus.
• Experience with field to office tasks such as downloading files, and equipment interconnections.
• Experience working with Excel files and other database format.
• Advanced and professional writing skills.

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