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SAM LLC Senior Survey CAD Technician in Merriam, Kansas
Who We Are
SAM is the nation’s largest combined geospatial solutions and inspection service provider in the industry. We use the industry’s most advanced software and hardware for collecting and analyzing complex spatial data across a wide range of markets and scientific disciplines. Our national reach, expertise, and applied technologies uniquely equip us to capture physical environments from coast to coast — delivering practical insights and high-quality spatial data with unrivaled speed and accuracy.
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:
Coordinate with Project Manager to ensure project requirements are met in the office & the field
Process field data and perform initial CAD work on land survey deliverables
Quality control assistance of client specific deliverables
Monitor field crew production & quality assurance
Train field / office staff in best practices & standards
Provide field support for the land survey staff as needed
Perform initial QC of field deliverables according to standards & best practices
Perform QC checks on-site to verify the quality of work
Daily processing of data, including evaluating accuracy and sufficiency, & ensuring compliance to applicable regulations, professional, & industry standards related to boundary calculations, legal descriptions, etc.
Perform deed research, deed plotting & map checks
Prepare land survey plats and drawings, legal descriptions & alignment drawings
Provide technical office support (brief & de-brief) for field crews
Perform quality control checks of land survey plats and drawings prepared by others
Ensure schedules & productivity objectives for preparation of land survey plats & drawings are met
What You Bring to SAM
Strong computer and technical skills; Auto CAD, (MicroStation, Revit or similar application is a plus)
Thorough understanding of land descriptions, ALTA surveys, Boundary surveys, and Topographic surveys
Ability to lead and mentor other Survey Technicians
Professional growth oriented mindset
Our Perks
Opportunity for hybrid work schedules for office positions – Work-life balance is on us
Company paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance (HSA and FSA plans available)
Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays and parental leave) – Accrual starts immediately
401(k) program offers 100% employer match up to 5%
Paid continuing education courses and tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program – Your mental health is our priority
No glass ceiling! Truly a place to spread your wings (Ask about our Career Pathing!)
Trainings throughout the year – Specialized in-house trainings programs designed to assist you in advancing in your career
Office snacks, free food and fun-themed events for employees throughout the year
Passion for our Community – You have endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers with our Corporate Social Responsibility Program
Our Culture
Our entrepreneurial culture is a key factor in SAM being recognized as a Top Workplace for eleven consecutive years, and we make it our mission to ensure every one of our employees learns how to build and manage a business, not just be the subject matter expert on the team. At SAM, our employee’s development is instrumental to our success. Your learning will be supported by specialized in-house training programs and mentoring by the industry’s leading experts, who just happen to be on our staff! We make SAM a GREAT place to work, but it all starts with YOU!
EEO
SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.
Strong computer and technical skills; Auto CAD, (MicroStation, Revit or similar application is a plus)
Thorough understanding of land descriptions, ALTA surveys, Boundary surveys, and Topographic surveys
Ability to lead and mentor other Survey Technicians
Professional growth oriented mindset
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:
Coordinate with Project Manager to ensure project requirements are met in the office & the field
Process field data and perform initial CAD work on land survey deliverables
Quality control assistance of client specific deliverables
Monitor field crew production & quality assurance
Train field / office staff in best practices & standards
Provide field support for the land survey staff as needed
Perform initial QC of field deliverables according to standards & best practices
Perform QC checks on-site to verify the quality of work
Daily processing of data, including evaluating accuracy and sufficiency, & ensuring compliance to applicable regulations, professional, & industry standards related to boundary calculations, legal descriptions, etc.
Perform deed research, deed plotting & map checks
Prepare land survey plats and drawings, legal descriptions & alignment drawings
Provide technical office support (brief & de-brief) for field crews
Perform quality control checks of land survey plats and drawings prepared by others
Ensure schedules & productivity objectives for preparation of land survey plats & drawings are met