Survey CAD Technician I
SAM
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed
- Must know
- Project management
- Nice to have
- SurveyingAutoCADCivil 3DRevit
- Work
- On-site in Phoenix
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- AutoCAD63%Project management46%Civil 3D28%Surveying20%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 2, 2026 · still open
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About SAM
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, SAM delivers scale, technology, and expertise 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, SAM provides 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 I, 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 land survey project efficiency and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing data utilizing SAM standards, including the evaluation of accuracy and sufficiency, all while ensuring compliance to applicable land survey project and industry principles under the direction of your supervisor.
- Monitoring field crew’s production and quality assurance.
- Carrying out initial QC of field deliverables according to standards and best practices.
- Coordinating with supervisor to ensure client-specific demands are being met.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Revit or similar application is a plus.
Qualifications
- Strong desire to learn.
- Little to no experience required; on-the-job training provided.
- Strong computer and technical skills.
- Prior experience working in land surveying is a plus.
- Proficiency in technical math; Geometry and Trigonometry are a plus.
Salary Minimum: $20.00/hour
Salary Maximum: $25.00/hour