Geospatial Technician III

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Job description

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:
Daily processing of geospatial data, including evaluating accuracy and sufficiency, and ensuring compliance to applicable project and industry standards related to aerial mapping products

Compilation of mapping features

Classification of LiDAR point clouds

Vectorization of 3d features from LiDAR point cloud

Aerial Triangulation

Other duties as assigned

What You Bring to SAM:
Microstation and Terrascan experience a must

3-10 years of progressive experience in CAD environments

3-10 years of progressive experience with spreadsheets or GIS tools

3-10 years of experience with LiDAR classification

3-10 years of experience with compilation from LiDAR or stereo imagery

Aerial triangulation experience a plus

Excellent computer and technical skills, including PLS-CAD, Microstation, and/or ArcGIS and MS Office Suite preferred

Proficient in technical math, including Geometry and Trigonometry

Strong listening, writing and verbal communication skills

Proven work history, strong work ethic and team-player attitude

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 twelve 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.

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