GIS Technician/Analyst III

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

SAM, LLC is seeking an experienced full-time GIS Analyst/Technician that will provide support on various transmission projects to a large investor-owned utility (IOU) in either the Indianapolis/Plainfield, Indiana area or the Cincinnati, Ohio area.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the position may include, but is not limited to the following processes within a GIS environment:

• Create professional maps and figures of various transmission assets and upgrades in various disciplines including: environmental permitting, local permitting, public engagement, environmental oversight, and siting studies.
• Develop and deploy web GIS applications, such as publishing feature services and web maps to support environmental analysis and siting/permitting workflows.
• Develop ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal field maps for efficient field data collection and support tablet configuration.
• Conduct geospatial analysis, including constraint mapping, route evaluation, and multi-criteria analysis using environmental, land use, and infrastructure datasets.
• Create property owner lists and parcel maps for public engagement notifications.
• Interactive map creation to assist SME’s for public questioning.
• Data conversion between .dwg, .shp, and .kmz file types.
• Download, maintain, and optimize large data libraries from a variety of online primary sources.
• Create map packages, kmz’s and web maps of data to share across departments.
• ArcGIS Portal admin tasks, like adding users to groups, changing data ownership, etc.
• Standardizing enterprise-wide symbology standards.
• Enterprise geodatabase management: Manage enterprise geodatabase, overseeing data integrity, vendor compliance, and system performance for critical regulatory operations.
• Provide detailed analysis for estimating construction matting costs for budgeting purposes.
• Creation of ArcGIS interactive web maps for project level websites
• Responsive communication, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

What You Bring to SAM

Ideal candidate would have experience and proficiency in:

• ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Field Maps
• AutoCAD friendly
• Google Earth Pro
• MS Office Suite including Power BI Reporting
• Basic database structure and management knowledge
• The ability to take ownership of projects and drive them to completion
• Public Speaking and Presentation skills
• Research proficiency
• Ability to adapt to new GIS software and workflows

Preferred skills and knowledge with the following:

• Experience in utility industry and its terminology, especially energy transmission/distribution, is a strong plus
• GIS compatible scripting (Python, VBScript, Arcade)
• Region specific permitting knowledge
• Linear utility experience
• Spatial Analysis Experience
• AutoCad, and working with CAD drawings in Esri programs
• ArcGIS model development for automated data clipping and analysis.
• Technical Writing

Additional Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interface with both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to identify improvement opportunities and the initiative to implement change.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize multiple projects and be self-motivated.
• Ability to work both efficiently independently and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with data management, organization, a willingness to learn, and ability to ask questions to obtain desired results if unclear of the task at hand.

Education/Experience:    

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science or similar field
• 3+ years of fulltime applicable GIS work experience

Location:     Hybrid – Some work will be performed remotely with in-office work required (three days/week). Candidate must be within commutable distance to office in either Plainfield, IN or Cincinnati, OH.

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