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Microstation/ORD Technician III

SAM, LLC
Posted 18 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Knoxville, TN, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account

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  • SAM is seeking a MicroStation / ORD Technician with 1+ years of drafting experience in utility engineering or related fields.
  • The role involves processing utility design files, ensuring quality control, and assisting project teams to meet client requirements.
  • Candidates should have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and proficiency in MicroStation / ORD.
  • The position offers a competitive salary along with health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
  • SAM is recognized as a top workplace and values a culture of integrity, safety, and operational excellence.

Who We Are

Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size. SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in-house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI).

 

By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence. At SAM, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment.

Your Impact at SAM

The MicroStation / ORD Technician plays a key role in supporting projects by processing collected data, ensuring quality control, and assisting with project deliverables. This position requires strong attention to detail, technical proficiency in MicroStation / ORD and the ability to collaborate with project teams to meet client requirements. Reporting to the Sr. Project Manager, the UC MicroStation / ORD Technician will assist in maintaining data accuracy, working with the utility coordinators, and ensuring compliance with TDOT and GDOT and SAM standards.

  • Process utility design files from each utility involved with a project, maintain company standards, ensuring accuracy and compliance with TDOT and/or GDOT styles, formats and expectations.
  • Coordinate with project managers to ensure client-specific requirements and project deadlines are met
  • Perform routine project tasks to support efficient operations
  • Assist with quality control (QC) of client-specific deliverables to ensure accuracy and adherence to SAM standards
  • Monitor / oversee multiple utility coordination projects, perform quality assurance, providing feedback as needed
  • Provide technical and administrative support to team members
  • Conduct initial quality checks on Utility Design / Concepts to make sure all utilities have proper clearance to perform their work without conflict
  • Perform other tasks as needed to support company strategic goals
  • Uphold the company’s vision, mission, and core values related to employees, ethics, safety, integrity, and operational excellence

What You Bring to SAM

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (preferably in construction, engineering, computers, or drafting) or a related field (or equivalent work experience
  • 1+ years of MicroStation / ORD drafting experience in utility engineering, utility mapping, utility coordination, or related fields.  Previous experience working on TDOT or GDOT projects
  • Proficiency in MicroStation / ORD, or similar software for drafting
  • Understanding of utility engineering principles,
  • Familiarity with survey data, geospatial information, and field-collected utility data is a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure data accuracy and compliance
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with project managers and upper management
  • Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and support multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Our Perks

  • Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, with dental plans available and free vision coverage 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 2026 Top Workplace USA for the fourth Year; 2026 SAM Ranks No. 92 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms



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