Who We AreFor 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 SAMJoin our dynamic BIM team as a Lidar Scanning Technician, where you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of our projects! In this exciting position, you will travel nationally to diverse client sites, utilizing cutting-edge Lidar-based 3D laser scanning technology to capture and analyze existing field conditions. Your expertise will directly contribute to delivering high-quality project data and solutions, making a significant impact on our clients' success.
Work closely with the project manager to ensure the efficient processing of 3D laser scan data, providing critical insights to support project deliverables
Conduct daily field data capture and preprocessing of 3D Lidar data, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Provide office staff with notes on field data that was acquired
Travel nationally to job sites up to 100% of the time
The typical travel schedule is 2 weeks on, 1 week off with the opportunity to spend weekends at home. This is subject to change depending on the project.
Collaborate with the project manager to tackle complex challenges and develop innovative solutions
Demonstrate SAM'svision and mission, while successfully performing its core values related to employees, ethics, operational excellence, safety, integrity and corporate social responsibility
Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish SAM's strategic goals
What You Bring to SAM
1-3+ years of laser scanning experience is preferred
Proven work history, strong work ethic and team-player attitude
Experience with 3D laser scanning technology - Leica, FARO, Trimble, NavVis
Experience with Revit or AutoCAD is a plus but not required
Ability to interpret and understand 2D floor plans effectively
Proficient in technical field skills
Ability to communicate existing field conditions
Strong listening, writing and verbal communication skills
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: Flexible hybrid work schedules for office positions, 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
EEOSAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.
1-3+ years of laser scanning experience is preferred
Proven work history, strong work ethic and team-player attitude
Experience with 3D laser scanning technology - Leica, FARO, Trimble, NavVis
Experience with Revit or AutoCAD is a plus but not required
Ability to interpret and understand 2D floor plans effectively
Proficient in technical field skills
Ability to communicate existing field conditions
Strong listening, writing and verbal communication skills
Join our dynamic BIM team as a Lidar Scanning Technician, where you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of our projects! In this exciting position, you will travel nationally to diverse client sites, utilizing cutting-edge Lidar-based 3D laser scanning technology to capture and analyze existing field conditions. Your expertise will directly contribute to delivering high-quality project data and solutions, making a significant impact on our clients' success.
Work closely with the project manager to ensure the efficient processing of 3D laser scan data, providing critical insights to support project deliverables
Conduct daily field data capture and preprocessing of 3D Lidar data, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Provide office staff with notes on field data that was acquired
Travel nationally to job sites up to 100% of the time
The typical travel schedule is 2 weeks on, 1 week off with the opportunity to spend weekends at home. This is subject to change depending on the project.
Collaborate with the project manager to tackle complex challenges and develop innovative solutions
Demonstrate SAM'svision and mission, while successfully performing its core values related to employees, ethics, operational excellence, safety, integrity and corporate social responsibility
Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish SAM's strategic goals
