Geospatial Technician Internship

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.

As a Geospatial Technician Intern at SAM, you’ll work alongside experienced remote sensing and geospatial professionals supporting a diverse range of market groups, which may include government, transportation, utilities, land development, renewables, and other public- and private-sector clients. Interns are embedded within production teams and gain hands-on experience transforming aerial and spatial data into high-quality, client-ready mapping products.

This role provides exposure to real-world remote sensing workflows — from raw data ingestion through final delivery — while helping you build practical, transferable skills used across the geospatial industry.

What You’ll Do

• Support production teams in the processing, calibration, quality control, and analysis of geospatial datasets, including LiDAR and aerial imagery
• Assist in converting raw remote sensing data into accurate topographic and planimetric mapping products
• Perform daily data review to evaluate accuracy, completeness, and adherence to project standards
• Classify and refine LiDAR point clouds to improve data quality and feature representation
• Extract, interpret, and compile mapping features from LiDAR and imagery to support a wide variety of project types
• Work with a range of industry-standard geospatial, remote sensing, and data-processing tools, gaining exposure to different software platforms and workflows used across SAM
• Analyze and model geospatial data across space and time while learning how production workflows scale across teams and markets
• Collaborate with teammates across multiple market groups to understand how remote sensing supports different client needs and delivery requirements

What You Bring to SAM

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Geospatial Science, Remote Sensing, GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Internship will run from May 18th until August 7th.
• Exposure to geospatial concepts such as GIS, remote sensing, LiDAR, imagery, or spatial analysis through coursework or projects
• Interest in learning a variety of geospatial tools, workflows, and production environments
• Strong analytical, math, and computer skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
• Attention to detail, curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn

Why Intern at SAM

• Gain hands-on experience working with real-world geospatial and remote sensing data supporting government and commercial clients
• Learn from experienced professionals through mentorship, collaboration, and day-to-day production work
• Build a broad technical foundation applicable across many geospatial career paths
• Embrace professional growth by joining our Intern Insights meetings with industry-leading experts throughout your internship 
• Show off your SAM pride with exclusive SAM swag on your first day of the internship 
• Opportunity for part-time or continued employment following the internship, based on performance and business needs

• 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