Who We Are

SAM is the nation's largest combined geospatial solutions and inspection service provider in the industry. We use the industry's most advanced software and hardware for collecting and analyzing complex spatial data across a wide range of markets and scientific disciplines. Our national reach, expertise, and applied technologies uniquely equip us to capture physical environments from coast to coast - delivering practical insights and high-quality spatial data with unrivaled speed and accuracy.

Your Impact at SAM

• The 2024 Summer Internship will start May 27th - August 9th.

• Responsible for assisting certified photogrammetrists and mapping professionals plan, process, calibrate, analyze, adjust, or otherwise convert geospatial data in the form of LiDAR or imagery into aerial mapping products including planimetric and topographic maps

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

• Classification of LiDAR point clouds

• Compilation of mapping features from LiDAR point clouds or stereo imagery

• Modeling geospatial data in time and space using ArcGIS

What You Bring to SAM

• Qualified candidates are undergraduate students or early career professionals enrolled in a program related to GIS, Survey, or related geospatial field

• GPA of 2.5 or higher

• Knowledge of CAD, LiDARClassification, and GIS tools

• Desire and willingness to learn more about the Surveying industry and its technology

• Strong math and computer skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Our Perks

• 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 eleven 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.

• Qualified candidates are undergraduate students or early career professionals enrolled in a program related to GIS, Survey, or related geospatial field

• GPA of 2.5 or higher

• Knowledge of CAD, LiDARClassification, and GIS tools

• Desire and willingness to learn more about the Surveying industry and its technology

• Strong math and computer skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• The 2024 Summer Internship will start May 27th - August 9th.

• Responsible for assisting certified photogrammetrists and mapping professionals plan, process, calibrate, analyze, adjust, or otherwise convert geospatial data in the form of LiDAR or imagery into aerial mapping products including planimetric and topographic maps

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

• Classification of LiDAR point clouds

• Compilation of mapping features from LiDAR point clouds or stereo imagery

• Modeling geospatial data in time and space using ArcGIS