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Senior Survey CAD Technician

SAM, Glen Allen, Virginia, United States, 23060

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Senior Survey CAD Technician

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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 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 the 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

Assisting with quality control of client‑specific deliverables

Monitoring field crew production and quality assurance

Training field/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 with 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; MicroStation required, AutoCAD preferred

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, 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; access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence; 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 2023 Top Workplace USA for second consecutive year; 2023 SAM ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms

EEO SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E‑Verify Program.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Information Technology

Industries Business Consulting and Services

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