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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

As a Geospatial Data Technician at SAM, you will process, analyze, and validate data collected from substations and transmission line corridors. Working closely with field personnel and your direct department manager, you’ll ensure that substation’s assets are identified, documented, and will support creating reports that are accurate, complete, and aligned with industry standards.

This is an opportunity to build advanced technical skills, contribute to high-impact utility projects, and grow your career in a collaborative, technology-driven environment.

• Perform daily upload of field-collected substation and transmission line data.

• Using SAM’s proprietary software, you will evaluate incoming data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable project and industry standards.

• Interpret diagrams, schematics, and cross-referencing table to support accurate inventory of assets and reporting.

• Perform quality control (QC) reviews to validate field measurements and ensure deliverable accuracy.

• Manipulate and interpret high-definition imagery and digital files to support measurement analysis and inventory validation.

• Navigate and maintain organized digital records, project documentation, and database files.

• Support utilities projects across multiple regions and provide assistance to other operational units as needed.

• Possible growth into a technical geospatial career.

• Other duties as assigned.

• What You Bring to SAM

• Attention to detail and desire to work in a very technical environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe and ability to learn new customized software.

• Proficiency working within structured databases.

• Ability to troubleshoot discrepancies and problem-solve in a fast-paced production environment.

• Strong analytical and listening skills.

• Strong work ethic, integrity, and personal accountability, with ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

• Ability to interpret substation schematics and/or one-line or 3-lines diagrams.

• Effectively coordinate with field crews to clarify discrepancies and ensure all required data is properly collected.

• Experience with data workflows, including downloading, organizing, and validating data files.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Desire to grow professionally.

• Following additional experience is a plus:

• 1+ years of experience as a substation technician, lineman, system operator, or related transmission infrastructure role preferred.

• Familiarity with electric transmission systems and conductor analysis, with experience to identify and verify conductor types, code sizing.

• Knowledge of electrical conductors types, rigid bus connections, and other substation equipment is a plus.

• Knowledge of NERC FAC-008 and FAC-009 standards is a plus.

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, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend • Work-Life Balance: 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