Construction Survey Geomatics Technician 3
About the job
- Five years of relevant experience.
- Strong computer and technical skills, including required proficiency with MicroStation or Bentley roadway applications and Trimble Business Center.
- A valid driver's license and ability to meet company motor vehicle record standards.
- Ability to pass a clean background check and drug screening.
- Generate and check geomatics data relative to the construction processes of civil works projects.
- Create 3D models of proposed designs and process 3D and 2D feature elements from LiDAR, remote sensing, field collection, plans, and other document data into accurate and precise CAD drawings to Department of Transportation standards.
- Establish construction elevations and vertical controls.
- Develop and check layout data for buildings, bridges, walls, utilities, clearing limits, easements, and right of way.
- Develop and check surface drainage layouts, including structure locations, top, inlet, and outlet grades, and drainage slopes.
- Develop and check paving grades for base stone, asphalt, concrete curb, sidewalks, and other paving elements.
- Develop and review 3D digital models of construction plans.
- Model bridges, retaining walls, and surface drainage systems.
- Verify drainage structure locations and elevations against the 3D model.
- Generate data collector files for survey field crews.
- Develop retaining wall envelopes.
- Calculate construction volumes.
- Perform quality assurance and control.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or a similar application.
- Proficiency in technical mathematics; geometry and trigonometry are a plus.
About the company
SAM Companies provides end-to-end geospatial data solutions and construction-phase services. Its core offering, Managed Geospatial Services (MGS), collects data with aerial, mobile, and terrestrial LiDAR, photogrammetry, and unmanned systems, turning it into actionable intelligence. The firm also delivers subsurface utility engineering, GIS, utility coordination, and construction services through SAM-Construction Services, creating a single point of contact for surveying, mapping, and project oversight. It stands as one of North America’s largest full-service geospatial and construction firms, growing through organic expansion and numerous acquisitions to tackle large-scale projects with the goal of reducing risk and improving decision-making for critical infrastructure.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$36.7M
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
1994
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- New Mountain Capital’s July 2026 majority investment adds capital for expansion and hiring.
- Wilson & Associates’ August 2026 deal deepens SAM’s Southeast footprint and Tennessee reach.
- Ameren’s April 2026 deployment and Con Edison’s January 2026 pilot validate technical demand.
What critics are saying
- SAM’s 19 acquisitions and 2026 Wilson integration create messy systems and culture clashes.
- SAM depends on large utilities buying project work, so revenue tracks customer capex timing.
- Esri, Trimble, and utility in-house teams can compress SAM into a replaceable services vendor.
What makes SAM unique
- SAM spans surveying, SUE, inspection, GIS, and digital data in one platform.
- SAM serves 20 of the top 25 U.S. utilities after 19 acquisitions.
- Ameren and Con Edison use SAM’s CIM-based workflows for grid modernization.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Phone/Internet Stipend
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Training Programs
Mentorship Program
Employee Referral Bonus
Perks at Work
Employee Discounts
Wellness Program
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↑ 35%AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 31, 2026-- SAM (“SAM” or the “Company”), a leading independent provider of mission-critical geospatial and inspection services to the utility, transportation and critical infrastructure markets, today announced its acquisition of Wilson & Associates, P.C.
Peak Rock Capital has sold SAM Companies, a geospatial and inspection services provider for utilities and critical infrastructure, to New Mountain Capital. Financial terms were not disclosed. Under Peak Rock's ownership since 2021, SAM more than doubled revenue, completed 19 acquisitions, and expanded from its original footprint to add 25 offices. The company now serves 20 of the top 25 US utilities, providing end-to-end geospatial intelligence services across the critical infrastructure lifecycle. SAM, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, uses advanced scientific methods to capture and analyse infrastructure data, supporting grid modernisation and AI-driven infrastructure investment. The company has developed technical and AI capabilities positioning it as an industry leader in the sector. Guggenheim Securities and Houlihan Lokey advised on the transaction.
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