Survey CAD Technician
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SAM, LLC
Harrisburg, PA, US
Summary
Process and evaluate survey data while ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements. Coordinate with project teams to perform quality-control reviews and prepare accurate land surveying deliverables.
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 teams by processing survey data and preparing final project deliverables. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will use industry-leading technology to help improve project efficiency, accuracy, and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and evaluate survey data according to SAM standards, project requirements, and industry best practices under the direction of a supervisor
- Review data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable surveying standards
- Monitor field crew productivity and the quality of collected data
- Perform initial quality-control reviews of field deliverables
- Coordinate with supervisors and project teams to ensure client-specific requirements are met
- Assist with preparing accurate and timely land surveying deliverables
What You Bring to SAM
- Previous industry experience required
- Strong computer and technical skills; AutoCAD Civil 3D is required; Open Roads Designer, MicroStation, 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
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