Computer Programmer Contract Jobs in Cincinnati, OH

Join a Winning Team!

Patriot Engineering and Environmental is looking for an entry to mid-level CAD Technician to join our talented and impactful team in our Cincinnati office. This position supports our geo tech and environmental teams. Patriot Engineering and Environmental is an Employee-Owned diverse engineering firm providing geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing services and consultation to commercial, industrial and governmental clients.

Career Opportunity

Patriot has an opening for a CAD Technician. The ideal candidate will have strong work ethic, desire to learn and a passion for collaborating with engineers, hydrogeologists, project managers, and other technical experts. This role involves the preparation of drawings and figures associated with technical documents, making organization, communication, and drafting skills crucial for efficiently delivering high-quality outputs within budget and timelines for multiple concurrent projects.

As an AutoCAD technician, you will play a key role in providing 2D CAD and drafting support across a diverse range of environmental permitting, design, and construction projects. These projects include storm water management, site investigation/remediation, and geotechnical engineering. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in various software packages to create comprehensive drawings for engineering designs.

Essential Functions:

• Read and understand plans, design sketches and drawings.
• Draft and develop engineering contract documents as directed from engineering mark-ups, sketches, detailed drawings, and verbal direction.
• Adhere to quality standards, CADD protocol, as well as client standards and requirements.
• Assist with compiling and analyzing data from surveys, structural concepts, schematics, data, verbal or written specifications, technical drawings, rough sketches, diagrams, and other matrices to support drafting and design activities.
• Understand the use of state and local design standards.
• Ensure the specification of dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the technical professionals on assigned project phases, segments, checks, and tasks.
• Assume responsibility for the quality of work submitted. Review designs and documents before submitting them to the next review level.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualifications:

• High School graduation and + 1 year of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Associate degree and/or Civil Engineering Technician Certificate a plus
• Proficient in preparing 2D AutoCAD outputs. AutoCAD Civil 3D a plus
• Experience with ArcGIS a plus
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with the project management team to establish project goals and comprehend project status.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team, both internally and externally.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Compensation:

Patriot offers a strong comprehensive Total Rewards package - in addition to competitive wages, we provide a matching 100% on first 4% 401(k), annual profit sharing, stock ownership, medical ($0 monthly premium Employee only), dental and vision, insurance, life, AD&D, disability, pet and other related insurances, EAP program, funded professional development, vacation and personal time.

About Us:

Our Story

Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. (“Patriot”) was founded in 1995 to address the engineering and environmental needs of the development and redevelopment community. Today, as an Employee-Owned firm, our success spans multiple offices serving communities across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan and beyond. Over our history, Patriot has built a reputation for excellence in quality of problem solving, deliverables and client service across Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing.

Our Professional Culture & Philosophy

At Patriot, our pride of ownership is evident throughout all our projects. Our One Patriot Core Values of Ethics | Management | Safety | Profit | Growth serves as a vertical slice throughout the firm. Patriot celebrates our entrepreneurial spirit as each team member brings their individuality, expertise, and creative solutions to every task. Resiliency has formed our framework. Today, our culture and values mirror our humble beginnings. Steadfast, continually striving for excellence, and delivering the best service and expert solutions. We are servant leaders This is the Patriot way.

Commitment to Our Team Members

Patriot’s commitment to excellence, service and safety starts with every individual on our team. Patriot’s leaders realize that our continued success relies on the talent, engagement and career development of each of our team members. Mutual respect, appreciation, value, and trust remain the cornerstones that guide our beliefs and actions, paving the way to Patriot’s future success.

Patriot is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or loc